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Introduced
06/20/2022
06/20/2022
In Committee
06/20/2022
06/20/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill amends the statutory definition of "abused child" under section 2 of P.L.1971, c.437 (C.9:6-8.9). Under the bill, a child is deemed to be an abused child if the child's parent, guardian, or custodian either commits or allows to be committed an act of human trafficking against the child as defined in section 1 of P.L.2005, c.77 (C.2C:13-8).
AI Summary
This bill amends the statutory definition of "abused child" under New Jersey law to include a child whose parent, guardian, or custodian commits or allows to be committed an act of human trafficking against the child, as defined in the state's human trafficking law. The purpose of this change is to expand the legal protections for children who are victims of human trafficking.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Women and Children Committee (on 06/20/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A4312 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A4500/4312_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A4500/4312_I1.PDF |
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