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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill broadens the public awareness signs containing national, 24 hour hotline information about human trafficking to include translations in Chinese and Korean. This bill is in response to a recommendation contained in a report by the Commission of Investigation, entitled "An Inquiry into Human Trafficking Activity in the Massage and Bodywork Therapy Industry in New Jersey," released on October 17, 2024.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to require that public awareness signs containing a national, 24-hour hotline number for human trafficking information be displayed in Chinese and Korean, in addition to English and Spanish. These signs are mandated in various public places such as strip clubs, massage businesses, bars, airports, bus and train stations, hospitals, and hotels, with specific requirements for size and font. This change is a direct response to a report by the Commission of Investigation that examined human trafficking in the massage and bodywork therapy industry in New Jersey.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Clinton Calabrese (D)*,
Ellen Park (D)*,
Dawn Fantasia (R),
Paul Kanitra (R),
Robert Karabinchak (D),
Tennille McCoy (D),
Carol Murphy (D),
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1408 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1500/1408_I1.HTM |
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