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NY A09968

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/26/2022

Primary Sponsor

Amy Paulin

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a youth services unit within the Port Authority Police Department to operate at all bus terminals, airports, Trans-Hudson stations, and the World Trade Center operated by the authority

  • Tasks the unit with aiding runaway youths and those in danger of human and sex trafficking through interception, collaboration with undercover officers and social workers, and victim identification

  • Authorizes the unit to assist in prosecution of offenders, reunite at-risk youths with families, and provide service referrals to trafficking victims

  • Grants the Port Authority authority to create and enforce rules and regulations necessary to implement the youth services unit

  • Takes effect upon enactment of identical legislation by the State of New Jersey, or immediately if New Jersey has already enacted such legislation

Legislative Description

Relates to the operation of a youth services unit within the port authority police department tasked with aiding youths in danger of exploitation.

Last Action

substituted by s8907

6/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules5/31/2022
Ways and Means5/3/2022
Corporations, Authorities and Commissions4/26/2022

Full Bill Text

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