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NJ A2178
NJ A2178Expands duties of Commission on Human Trafficking to prevent human trafficking in women and children of color.
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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 expands the duties of the Commission on Human Trafficking in the Division of Criminal Justice in the Department of Law and Public Safety. The bill requires the commission to study issues related to human trafficking of women and children of color, identify strategies to prevent or reduce human trafficking of women and children of color, enhance and facilitate the delivery of support services for such victims, and make recommendations for legislation, if appropriate. The bill clarifies that a majority of the members of Human Trafficking Commission (commission) constitutes a quorum for purposes of the Commission performing any duty or exercising any of its powers. The bill removes the requirement that a majority of the "authorized membership" be required for a quorum so as to prevent, in the absence or vacancy of any members, the interruption of the commission's statutory mandate.
AI Summary
This bill expands the duties of the Commission on Human Trafficking, which is part of the Division of Criminal Justice within the Department of Law and Public Safety, to specifically address the human trafficking of women and children of color. The commission will now be required to study the unique issues and risk factors that make these groups vulnerable to exploitation, develop strategies to prevent or reduce such trafficking, improve and facilitate support services for victims from these communities, and propose legislative changes if necessary. Additionally, the bill clarifies that a simple majority of the commission's members constitutes a quorum, meaning the commission can conduct business even if some positions are vacant, preventing disruptions to its work.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (12)
Rosaura Bagolie (D)*,
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)*,
Shanique Speight (D)*,
Vicky Flynn (R),
Shama Haider (D),
Yvonne Lopez (D),
Antwan McClellan (R),
Cody Miller (D),
Carol Murphy (D),
Gabriel Rodriguez (D),
Erik Simonsen (R),
Sterley Stanley (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2178 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2178_I1.HTM |
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