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NJ S3891
Bill
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Angela Mcknight
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AI Summary
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Expands New Jersey's human trafficking law to explicitly cover crimes committed through video game marketplaces, gaming platforms, social media networks, and other computer networks as first-degree offenses
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Requires gaming platforms and video game marketplaces operating in or accessible to New Jersey residents to adopt written anti-trafficking policies, report suspected trafficking to law enforcement within 24 hours, and preserve evidence for investigations
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Increases fines for human trafficking convictions from a minimum of $25,000 to between $100,000 and $500,000, with proceeds deposited in the Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund
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Creates civil penalties up to $20,000 per violation for gaming platforms that fail to comply with reporting requirements, with platforms committing more than two violations in two years subject to public nuisance designation
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Provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for gaming platforms that report suspected trafficking in good faith, and creates an affirmative defense for operators who take prompt action upon discovering their platform is being misused
Legislative Description
"Video Game Marketplace Child Protection and Anti-Trafficking Act," creates new penalties for non-reporting of suspected human trafficking through video game marketplaces.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
3/12/2026