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NJ A479
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gabriel Rodriguez
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AI Summary
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Expands the affirmative defense for human trafficking victims from three specific offenses to any crime under Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes
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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
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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
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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