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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill amends the statutory definition of "abused child" under section 2 of P.L.1971, c.437 (C.9:6-8.9). Under the bill, a child is deemed to be an abused child if the child's parent, guardian, or custodian either commits or allows to be committed an act of human trafficking against the child as defined in section 1 of P.L.2005, c.77 (C.2C:13-8).
AI Summary
This bill amends the legal definition of an "abused child" in New Jersey law to include situations where a parent, guardian, or custodian commits or allows human trafficking against a child. Human trafficking, as defined in another law (P.L.2005, c.77), involves exploiting individuals through force, fraud, or coercion for labor or sexual services. This change expands the existing definition of child abuse, which already covers physical injury, risk of injury, sexual abuse, neglect, abandonment, and emotional deprivation, by specifically adding acts of human trafficking as a form of abuse.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4125 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4500/4125_I1.HTM |
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