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NJ S1992
NJ S1992Expands duties of Commission on Human Trafficking to include studying connection between human trafficking and illicit massage parlor businesses.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 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 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. The Commission on Human Trafficking was established within the Division of Criminal Justice in the Department of Law and Public Safety and is tasked with evaluating existing laws and enforcement, reviewing victim assistance programs, promoting coordinated responses, and developing public awareness mechanisms related to human trafficking. The bill cites a Polaris Project report indicating that massage parlors, including legitimate ones, may be contributing significantly to human trafficking in New Jersey due to the state's proximity to New York and the I-95 corridor.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1992 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1992_I1.HTM |
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