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NJ S3550

NJ S3550
Establishes New Jersey Human Trafficking Criminal Registry; requires establishment of educational curricula related to human trafficking.


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Introduced
09/12/2024
In Committee
09/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill establishes the New Jersey Human Trafficking Criminal Registry to make available to the citizens of this State, information relating to any person convicted of certain human trafficking offenses who is either incarcerated, on parole, or participating in a residential community release program in this State. The registry is to be subdivided into four categories, with each category to include the following information: (1) an incarcerated person's name, sentence imposed for the conviction, place of incarceration, parole eligibility or release date, and criminal history record information; (2) a parolee's name, term of parole supervision, address, anticipated parole discharge date, and criminal history; (3) a residential community release program participant's name, sentence, address where the person is residing while participating in the program, anticipated release date, and criminal history record; and (4) information relating to persons convicted in another jurisdiction of a similar crime who is released on parole in this State. Further, the bill requires the Attorney General to work in conjunction with the Commissioners of other New Jersey Departments to expand human trafficking law enforcement training throughout this State; expand human trafficking education for employees of health care facilities, and educators throughout this State; and establish advisories for transportation companies that operate in New Jersey.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the New Jersey Human Trafficking Criminal Registry, which will make information available to the public about individuals convicted of certain human trafficking offenses who are incarcerated, on parole, or participating in a residential community release program in New Jersey. The bill also requires the Attorney General to work with other state departments to expand human trafficking law enforcement training, employee training for healthcare facilities and transportation companies, and age-appropriate human trafficking prevention education in schools. The registry and educational initiatives are intended to increase awareness and prevention of human trafficking in New Jersey.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 09/12/2024)

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