STATE OF NEW JERSEY
222nd LEGISLATURE
PRE-FILED FOR INTRODUCTION IN THE 2026 SESSION
Sponsored by:
Assemblywoman ELLEN J. PARK
District 37 (Bergen)
Assemblywoman YVONNE LOPEZ
District 19 (Middlesex)
Assemblywoman TENNILLE R. MCCOY
District 14 (Mercer and Middlesex)
Co-Sponsored by:
Assemblywoman Fantasia, Assemblyman Karabinchak, Assemblywomen Murphy, Peterpaul, Assemblyman Sampson, Assemblywoman Reynolds-Jackson, Assemblyman G.Rodriguez, Assemblywomen Donlon, Haider, Bagolie, Assemblyman Inganamort and Assemblywoman Flynn
SYNOPSIS
Requires AG to review Statewide policy regarding investigation of human trafficking.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As reported by the Assembly Judiciary Committee with technical review.
An Act concerning the investigation of human trafficking and supplementing Title 52 of the Revised Statutes.
Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. a. The Attorney General shall review and revise, as necessary, the Statewide policy regarding the investigation of human trafficking.
b. The Attorney General shall consider and address:
(1) whether the use of audio or video recording by law enforcement officers conducting undercover investigations of human trafficking would protect the integrity of the investigation and ensure the proper treatment of victims of human trafficking;
(2) the implementation of strict policies for dissemination of the audio or video recording, if used, in order to protect victims of human trafficking;
(3) the involvement of county prosecutors at the beginning of and throughout human trafficking investigations conducted by county or municipal law enforcement officers in order to address legal challenges as they arise; and
(4) any other areas, as determined by the Attorney General.
2. This act shall take effect immediately.