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NJ A479

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gabriel Rodriguez

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the affirmative defense for human trafficking victims from three specific offenses to any crime under Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes

  • Requires defendants to prove two conditions: they were a victim of human trafficking at the time of the offense, and they committed the crime as a direct result of being trafficked

  • Specifies that the affirmative defense cannot be denied solely because the human trafficking prosecution against the defendant's trafficker did not result in a conviction

  • Amends existing New Jersey laws on human trafficking (C.2C:13-8), assisting human trafficking (C.2C:13-9), and prostitution offenses (N.J.S.2C:34-1)

Legislative Description

Establishes affirmative defense to prosecution for any crime committed by victim of human trafficking under certain circumstances.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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