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NJ S1181

NJ S1181
Establishes New Jersey Human Trafficking Criminal Registry; requires establishment of educational curricula related to human trafficking.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 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, an online database managed by the Attorney General, to make public information about individuals convicted of specific human trafficking offenses who are currently incarcerated, on parole, or in a residential community release program. The registry will be divided into four categories, detailing names, sentences, locations, release dates, and criminal histories for those convicted in New Jersey, and also for those convicted in other jurisdictions but released on parole in New Jersey. Additionally, the bill mandates expanded law enforcement training on human trafficking, requires educational curricula on human trafficking for healthcare facility employees and educators, and directs the creation of advisories for transportation companies operating in New Jersey to train their employees on recognizing and reporting suspected human trafficking.

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 01/13/2026)

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