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NJ S1297

NJ S1297
Expands duties of Commission on Human Trafficking to include studying connection between human trafficking and illicit massage parlor businesses.


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Introduced
02/03/2022
In Committee
02/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would expand the duty of the Commission on Human Trafficking, created by P.L.2013, c.51, to include studying the connection between human trafficking and illicit massage parlor businesses. A published report by the Polaris Project, a group advocating on behalf of trafficking victims, indicates that massage parlors, including legitimate ones, may be contributing significantly to human trafficking trade in New Jersey.

AI Summary

This bill would expand the duties of the Commission on Human Trafficking to include studying the connection between human trafficking and illicit massage parlor businesses. The Polaris Project, an organization advocating for trafficking victims, has indicated that massage parlors, including legitimate ones, may be contributing significantly to human trafficking in New Jersey. The bill aims to charge the existing Commission on Human Trafficking with further study on this issue within the state.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/03/2022)

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