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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
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
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 expands the duties of the Commission on Human Trafficking, a body established to address human trafficking issues in New Jersey, to include a specific study on the connection between human trafficking and illicit massage parlor businesses. This expansion is prompted by a report from the Polaris Project, an organization that advocates for trafficking victims, which suggests that massage parlors, even legitimate ones, may be significantly involved in the human trafficking trade within the state, and by press reports indicating the presence of allegedly illegal massage parlors offering sexual services in New Jersey.
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/2026/S2000/1992_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1992_I1.HTM |
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