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NJ A934

NJ A934
Requires DCA, in consultation with Commission on Human Trafficking, to establish Statewide initiative for Red Sand Project.


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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

The bill would establish a Statewide Initiative for the Red Sand Project. Under the bill, the Department of Community Affairs would, in consultation with the Commission on Human Trafficking, establish a Statewide initiative for the Red Sand Project. This initiative would coincide with the month of January, which is designated as Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The Attorney General, in consultation with the Commission on Human Trafficking, may provide for the expenditures of monies from the "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund" to assist with the Red Sand Project Initiative. Under current law, the Commission on Human Trafficking is required to, among other things, develop mechanisms to promote public awareness of human trafficking, including promotion of the national, 24-hour toll-free hotline telephone service on human trafficking. This bill would require the commission to develop mechanisms to promote the Red Sand Project. The Red Sand Project was created by artist Molly Gochman and involves pouring red sand in the cracks of sidewalks to promote awareness of human trafficking and to recognize the human trafficking victims who metaphorically "fall through the cracks" of our social, economic, and political systems.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Community Affairs (DCA), working with the Commission on Human Trafficking, to create a statewide initiative for the Red Sand Project, which will take place in January, designated as Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The Red Sand Project is an art initiative where red sand is poured into sidewalk cracks to raise awareness about human trafficking and honor victims who are often overlooked. The bill also amends existing law to include promoting the Red Sand Project as one of the duties of the Commission on Human Trafficking, alongside promoting the national human trafficking hotline. Additionally, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Commission on Human Trafficking, may use funds from the "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund" to support this initiative.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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