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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 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 situations where a child's 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 existing definition of an "abused child" already included cases of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, as well as failure to provide adequate care. This bill expands the definition to specifically address instances of human trafficking, which involve the exploitation of a child for commercial purposes.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security 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/A1193 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A1500/1193_I1.HTM |
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