New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 12 D · 9 R cosponsors

S 3946 — Expands criminal and civil penalties for human trafficking, and expands human trafficking training requirements for law enforcement. *

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This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 21 sponsors

    2 primary, 19 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (12 D · 9 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill expands penalties for human trafficking and training for law enforcement.

This legislation increases criminal and civil penalties related to human trafficking and requires additional training for law enforcement personnel. It also eliminates the statute of limitations for bringing claims related to this crime.

Summary

Human Trafficking-expand crime & eliminates statue of limitations; approp $1M

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

288 added · 370 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of the bill expands criminal and civil penalties for human trafficking and enhances training requirements for law enforcement regarding human trafficking issues. Notably, it eliminates the mention of establishing human trafficking response teams and the associated $1 million appropriation to the Commission on Human Trafficking. This change signifies a shift in focus toward strengthening penalties and training rather than creating new response teams.

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S3946 SENATE, No.
S3946 1R [First Reprint] SENATE, No.
Senators Burgess, Space, Polistina, Amato, Zwicker, Holzapfel, Tiver, Beach, Pennacchio, McKeon, Singleton, Cryan, Mukherji, Bramnick, Steinhardt, Timberlake, Gopal, Greenstein and Stack         SYNOPSIS      Expands crime of human trafficking and eliminates statute of limitations;
Senators Burgess, Space, Polistina, Amato, Zwicker, Holzapfel, Tiver, Beach, Pennacchio, McKeon, Singleton, Cryan, Mukherji, Bramnick, Steinhardt, Timberlake, Gopal, Greenstein and Stack         SYNOPSIS      Expands criminal and civil penalties for human trafficking, and expands human trafficking training requirements for law enforcement.
establishes human trafficking response teams;
  CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT      As reported by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee on June 28, 2026, with amendments.
expands human trafficking training and education requirements;
   An Act concerning human trafficking, amending and supplementing various parts of the statutory law, 1and1 repealing section 11 of P.L.2013, c.51 1[, and making an appropriation]1.
appropriates $1 million to Commission on Human Trafficking.
  CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT      As introduced.
   An Act concerning human trafficking, amending and supplementing various parts of the statutory law, repealing section 11 of P.L.2013, c.51, and making an appropriation.
P.L.2019, c.120, s.5)        2.    Section 1 of P.L.1985, c.126 (C.2A:84A-32.4) is amended to read as follows:
P.L.2019, c.120, s.5)        1[2.
Section 1 of P.L.1985, c.126 (C.2A:84A-32.4) is amended to read as follows:
P.L.2017, c.205, s.1)        3.    Section 8 of P.L.1968, c.409 (C.2A:156A-8) is amended to read as follows:
P.L.2017, c.205, s.1)]1        1[3.] 2.1     Section of P.L.1968, c.409 (C.2A:156A-8) is amended to read as follows:
of N.J.S.2C:12-1, a violation of stalking pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1992, c.209 (C.2C:12-10), luring or enticing a child pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1993, c.291 (C.2C:13-6), a human trafficking offense pursuant to section 1 of L.2005, C.77(C.2C:13-8) or section 5 of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.2C:13-9), advertising commercial sexual abuse of a minor pursuant to section 12 of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.2C:13-10), a violation of section 3 of P.L.1997, c.353 (C.2C:21-4.3), a violation of N.J.S.2C:21-17, a violation of N.J.S.2C:21-19 punishable by imprisonment for more than one year, a violation of P.L.1994, c.121 (C.2C:21-23 et seq.), a violation of sections 1 through 5 of P.L.2002, c.26 (C.2C:38-1 through C.2C:38-5), a violation of N.J.S.2C:33-3, a violation of N.J.S.2C:17-2, a violation of sections 1 through 3 of P.L.1983, c.480 (C.2C:17-7 through 2C:17-9), a violation of N.J.S.2C:12-3 (terroristic threats), a third or fourth degree crime of cyber-harassment pursuant to subsection b.
of N.J.S.2C:12-1, 1[a violation of stalking pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1992, c.209 (C.2C:12-10),]1 luring or enticing a child pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1993, c.291 (C.2C:13-6), a human trafficking offense pursuant to section 1 of 1[L.2005] P.L.20051 , C.77(C.2C:13-8) or section 5 of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.2C:13-9), advertising commercial sexual abuse of a minor pursuant to section 12 of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.2C:13-10), a violation of section 3 of P.L.1997, c.353 (C.2C:21-4.3), a violation of 1paragraph (3) of subsection c.
of section 1 of P.L.2013, c.272 (C.2C:33-4.1), violations of N.J.S.2C:35-3, N.J.S.2C:35-4 and N.J.S.2C:35-5, violations of sections 112 through 116, inclusive, of the "Casino Control Act," P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-112 through 5:12-116), a violation of section 1 of P.L.2005, c.77 (C.2C:13-8), a violation of N.J.S.2C:34-1 punishable by imprisonment for more than one year, arson, burglary, theft and related offenses punishable by imprisonment for more than one year, [endangering the welfare of a child pursuant to] a violation of N.J.S.2C:24-4, escape, forgery and fraudulent practices punishable by imprisonment for more than one year, alteration of motor vehicle identification numbers, unlawful manufacture, purchase, use, or transfer of firearms, unlawful possession or use of destructive devices or explosives, weapons training for illegal activities pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1983, c.229 (C.2C:39-14), racketeering or a violation of subsection g.
of1 N.J.S.2C:21-17, a violation of N.J.S.2C:21-19 punishable by imprisonment for more than one year, a violation of P.L.1994, c.121 (C.2C:21-23 et seq.), a violation of sections 1 through 5 of P.L.2002, c.26 (C.2C:38-1 through C.2C:38-5), a violation of N.J.S.2C:33-3, a violation of N.J.S.2C:17-2, a violation of sections 1 through 3 of P.L.1983, c.480 (C.2C:17-7 through 2C:17-9), a violation of N.J.S.2C:12-3 (terroristic threats), 1[a third or fourth degree crime of cyber-harassment pursuant to subsection b.
of section 1 of P.L.2013, c.272 (C.2C:33-4.1),]1 violations of N.J.S.2C:35-3, N.J.S.2C:35-4 and N.J.S.2C:35-5, violations of sections 112 through 116, inclusive, of the "Casino Control Act," P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-112 through 5:12-116), a violation of section 1 of P.L.2005, c.77 (C.2C:13-8), a violation of N.J.S.2C:34-1 punishable by imprisonment for more than one year, arson, burglary, theft and related offenses punishable by imprisonment for more than one year, [endangering the welfare of a child pursuant to] a violation of N.J.S.2C:24-4, escape, forgery and fraudulent practices punishable by imprisonment for more than one year, alteration of motor vehicle identification numbers, unlawful manufacture, purchase, use, or transfer of firearms, unlawful possession or use of destructive devices or explosives, weapons training for illegal activities pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1983, c.229 (C.2C:39-14), racketeering or a violation of subsection g.
P.L.2013, c.51, s.14)        4.    N.J.S.2C:1-6 is amended to read as follows:
P.L.2013, c.51, s.14)        1[4.
N.J.S.2C:1-6 is amended to read as follows:
P.L.2007, c.131, s.1)        5.    N.J.S.2C:5-4 is amended to read as follows:
P.L.2007, c.131, s.1)]1        1[5.] 3.1     N.J.S.2C:5-4 is amended to read as follows:
P.L.2013, c.51, s.6)        6.    Section 1 of P.L.2005, c.77 (C.2C:13-8) is amended to read as follows:
P.L.2013, c.51, s.6)        1[6.] 4.1     Section of P.L.2005, c.77 (C.2C:13-8) is amended to read as follows:
A person commits the crime of human trafficking if he:
A person commits the crime of human trafficking if 1[he] the person1 :
     (1)   knowingly holds, recruits, lures, entices, harbors, transports, provides or obtains, by any means, another, to engage in sexual activity as defined in paragraph (2) of subsection a.
     (1)   knowingly holds, recruits, lures, entices, harbors, transports, provides or obtains, by any means, another 1person who is at least 18 years of age1 , to engage in sexual activity as defined in paragraph (2) of subsection a.
or      (2)   receives anything of value, including non-monetary items, or benefits financially from participation [as an organizer, supervisor, financier or manager] in a scheme or course of conduct which violates paragraph (1) or (3) of this subsection;
or      (2)   1knowingly1 receives anything of value, including non-monetary items, or benefits financially from participation [as an organizer, supervisor, financier or manager] in a scheme or course of conduct which 1the person knows or should have known1 violates paragraph (1) 1[or] ,1 (3) 1, or (4)1 of this subsection;
or      (3)   knowingly holds, recruits, lures, entices, harbors, transports, provides or obtains, by any means, a child under 18 years of age, to engage in sexual activity as defined in paragraph (2) of subsection a.
1[or]1      (3)   knowingly holds, recruits, lures, entices, harbors, transports, provides or obtains, by any means, a child under 18 years of age, to engage in sexual activity as defined in paragraph (2) of subsection a.
of N.J.S.2C:34-1 or to provide labor or services, whether or not the actor mistakenly believed that the child was years of age or older, even if that mistaken belief was reasonable.
of N.J.S.2C:34-1 1[or to provide labor or services]1 , whether or not the actor mistakenly believed that the child was 18 years of age or older, even if that mistaken belief was reasonable 1;
or      (4) knowingly holds, recruits, lures, entices, harbors, transports, provides, or obtains, by any of the means enumerated in subparagraphs (a) through (g) of paragraph (1) of this subsection, a child under 18 years of age to provide labor or services, whether or not the actor mistakenly believed that the child was 18 years of age or older, even if that mistaken belief was reasonable1 .
     c.     (1) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution for a violation of this section that, during the time of the alleged commission of the offense of human trafficking created by this section, the defendant was a victim of human trafficking.
     c.     1[(1)]1 It is an affirmative defense to prosecution for a violation of this section that, during the time of the alleged commission of the offense of human trafficking created by this section, the defendant was a victim of human trafficking.
     (2) With regard to the court’s consideration of relevant evidence related to the prosecution of a human trafficking offense, pursuant to Rule 903 of the Rules of Evidence, authentication of the following types of evidence may be made by certification of the records custodian or authorized representative of the financial institution, remote computing service, print media or electronic communication provider, or other provider:
     1[(2) With regard to the court’s consideration of relevant evidence related to the prosecution of a human trafficking offense, pursuant to Rule 903 of the Rules of Evidence, authentication of the following types of evidence may be made by certification of the records custodian or authorized representative of the financial institution, remote computing service, print media or electronic communication provider, or other provider:
     Upon the request of either party, in lieu of a certification, the court may authorize a representative of a financial institution, remote computing service, print media or electronic communication provider, or other provider to testify in a video or remote format concerning the admissibility of evidence pursuant to this paragraph.
     Upon the request of either party, in lieu of a certification, the court may authorize a representative of a financial institution, remote computing service, print media or electronic communication provider, or other provider to testify in a video or remote format concerning the admissibility of evidence pursuant to this paragraph.]1      d.    (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-6, the term of imprisonment imposed for a crime, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit a crime, of the first degree under [paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection a.
     d.    (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-6, the term of imprisonment imposed for a crime, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit a crime, of the first degree under [paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection a.
of] 1paragraph (2), (3), or (4) of subsection a.
of] this section shall be either a term of 20 years during which the actor shall not be eligible for parole, or a specific term between 20 years and life imprisonment, of which the actor shall serve 20 years before being eligible for parole.  Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-3, the sentence for a conviction for a crime of the first degree under this section shall include a fine in an amount of not less than $25,000, which shall be collected as provided for the collection of fines and restitutions in section 3 of P.L.1979, c.396 (C.2C:46-4) and forwarded to the Department of the Treasury to be deposited in the "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund" established by section 2 of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.52:17B-238).
of1 this section shall be either a term of 20 years during which the actor shall not be eligible for parole, or a specific term between 20 years and life imprisonment, of which the actor shall serve 20 years before being eligible for parole.  Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-3, the sentence for a conviction for a crime of the first degree under this section shall include a fine in an amount of not less than $25,000, which shall be collected as provided for the collection of fines and restitutions in section 3 of P.L.1979, c.396 (C.2C:46-4) and forwarded to the Department of the Treasury to be deposited in the "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund" established by section 2 of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.52:17B-238).
     The Attorney General shall develop guidelines to ensure the uniform exercise of discretion in making determinations regarding a negotiated reduction in the term of imprisonment and period of parole ineligibility pursuant to this paragraph.       e.     In addition to mandatory restitution pursuant to section 8 of P.L.    , c.   (C.      ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill) or any other disposition authorized by law, any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be ordered to make restitution to any victim.
     The Attorney General shall develop guidelines to ensure the uniform exercise of discretion in making determinations regarding a negotiated reduction in the term of imprisonment and period of parole ineligibility pursuant to this paragraph.
     1Unless otherwise provided in guidelines established by the Attorney General, nothing contained in this paragraph shall be construed to alter or limit the authority or discretion of the prosecutor to enter into any plea agreement which the prosecutor deems appropriate.1      e.     In addition to mandatory restitution pursuant to 1[section 8] section 51 of P.L.    , c.   (C.      ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill) or any other disposition authorized by law, any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be ordered to make restitution to any victim.
(cf:
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P.L.2013, c.51, s.3)        7.    (New section) a.  The county prosecutor's office in each county shall establish a Human Trafficking Response Team or shall enter into a collaborative agreement with another county to share the services of that county's response team.
With regard to the court’s consideration of relevant evidence related to the prosecution of a human trafficking offense under section 1 of P.L.2005, c.77 (C.2C:13-8), section 5 of P.L.2013, c.51 (2C:13-9), or section 12 of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.2C:13-10), pursuant to Rule 903 of the Rules of Evidence, authentication of the following types of evidence may be made by certification of the records custodian or authorized representative of the financial institution, remote computing service, print media or electronic communication provider, or other provider:
     (1)   advertisements published or disseminated in electronic or print form;
     (2)   financial institution records;
and      (3)   records related to the provision of remote computing services or electronic communication services;
     Upon the request of either party, in lieu of a certification, the court may authorize a representative of a financial institution, remote computing service, print media or electronic communication provider, or other provider to testify in a video or remote format concerning the admissibility of evidence pursuant to this subsection.1 (cf:
P.L.2013, c.51, s.3)        1[7.
(New section) a.  The county prosecutor's office in each county shall establish a Human Trafficking Response Team or shall enter into a collaborative agreement with another county to share the services of that county's response team.
     e.     There is appropriated the sum of $750,000 from the general fund to the New Jersey Commission on Human Trafficking to disburse these funds in effectuation of formation and maintenance of county-based multi-disciplinary teams.  The Legislature, to the extent possible, shall ensure that sufficient appropriations are provided annually to maintain the county Human Trafficking Response Teams, which shall be dedicated to the providing of services pursuant to this section.  The disbursement of funds shall not be dependent on whether prosecutions for human trafficking occur.
     e.     There is appropriated the sum of $750,000 from the general fund to the New Jersey Commission on Human Trafficking to disburse these funds in effectuation of formation and maintenance of county-based multi-disciplinary teams.  The Legislature, to the extent possible, shall ensure that sufficient appropriations are provided annually to maintain the county Human Trafficking Response Teams, which shall be dedicated to the providing of services pursuant to this section.  The disbursement of funds shall not be dependent on whether prosecutions for human trafficking occur.]1        1[8.] 5.1  (New section) Notwithstanding the provisions of section of P.L.
       8.    (New section) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 6 of P.L.
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2013 (C.2C:13-9);
(C.2C:13-9);
and      (7)   reimbursement for any other financial losses, whether direct or indirect, suffered by the victim as a result of the defendant’s action.         9.    Section 4 of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.2C:13-8.1) is amended to read as follows:
and      (7)   reimbursement for any other financial losses, whether direct or indirect, suffered by the victim as a result of the defendant’s action.         1[9.
Section 4 of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.2C:13-8.1) is amended to read as follows:
L.2023, c.208, s.1)        10.  Section 5 of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.2C:13-9) is amended to read as follows:
L.2023, c.208, s.1)]1        1[10.] 6.1   Section of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.2C:13-9) is amended to read as follows:
A person commits a crime of the second degree if he:
A person commits a crime of the second degree if 1[he] the person1 :
     (c)   With regard to the court’s consideration of relevant evidence related to the prosecution of a human trafficking offense, pursuant to Rule 903 of the Rules of Evidence, authentication of the following types of evidence may be made by certification of the records custodian or authorized representative of the financial institution, remote computing service, print media or electronic communication provider, or other provider:
     (c)   With regard to the court’s consideration of relevant evidence related to the prosecution of a human trafficking offense 1under section 1 of P.L.2005, c.77 (C.2C:13-8), section 5 of P.L.2013, c.51 (2C:13-9), or section 12 of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.2C:13-10)1 , pursuant to Rule 903 of the Rules of Evidence, authentication of the following types of evidence may be made by certification of the records custodian or authorized representative of the financial institution, remote computing service, print media or electronic communication provider, or other provider:
     i.     advertisements published or disseminated in electronic or print form;
     1[i.] (i)1     advertisements published or disseminated in electronic or print form;
     ii.    financial institution records;
     1[ii.] (ii)1 financial institution records;
and      iii.   records related to the provision of remote computing services or electronic communication services;
and      1[iii.] (iii)1 records related to the provision of remote computing services or electronic communication services;
     The court shall also consider expert testimony by a person who possesses a background in or demonstrates a specialized knowledge of the legal, policy, educational, social, or psychological aspects of human trafficking.          b.
     The court shall also consider expert testimony by a person who possesses a background in or demonstrates a specialized knowledge of the legal, policy, educational, social, or psychological aspects of human trafficking.         b.
(1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary,  a person convicted for a violation of this section shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment, which shall include a period of parole ineligibility of one-third to one-half of the term of imprisonment imposed or three years, whichever is greater.  Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-3, the sentence for a conviction under this section shall include a fine in an amount of not less than $15,000, which shall be collected as provided for the collection of fines and restitutions in section 3 of P.L.1979, c.396 (C.2C:46-4) and forwarded to the Department of the Treasury to be deposited in the "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund" established by section 2 of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.52:17B-238).
(1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary,  a person convicted for a violation of this section shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment, which shall include a period of parole ineligibility of one-third to one-half of the term of imprisonment imposed or three years, whichever is greater.  Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-3, the sentence for a conviction under this section shall include a fine in an amount of not less than $15,000, which shall be collected as provided for the collection of fines and restitutions in section 3 of P.L.1979, c.396 (C.2C:46-4) and forwarded to the Department of the Treasury to be deposited in the "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund" established by section 2 of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.52:17B-238).
     The Attorney General shall develop guidelines to ensure the uniform exercise of discretion in making determinations regarding a negotiated reduction in the term of imprisonment and period of parole ineligibility pursuant to this paragraph.       d.    Nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude, or limit in any way, the prosecution and conviction for any other offense, including prosecution and conviction pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2005, c.77 (C.2C:13-8), human trafficking, N.J.S.2C:34-1, prostitution and related offenses, and N.J.S.2C:2-6, liability for another's conduct.
     The Attorney General shall develop guidelines to ensure the uniform exercise of discretion in making determinations regarding a negotiated reduction in the term of imprisonment and period of parole ineligibility pursuant to this paragraph.        1Unless otherwise provided in guidelines established by the Attorney General, nothing contained in this paragraph shall be construed to alter or limit the authority or discretion of the prosecutor to enter any plea agreement which the prosecutor deems appropriate.1      d.    Nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude, or limit in any way, the prosecution and conviction for any other offense, including prosecution and conviction pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2005, c.77 (C.2C:13-8), human trafficking, N.J.S.2C:34-1, prostitution and related offenses, and N.J.S.2C:2-6, liability for another's conduct.
(P.L.2013, c.51, s.5)        11.  Section 12 of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.2C:13-10) is amended to read as follows:
(P.L.2013, c.51, s.5)        1[11.] 7.1  Section of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.2C:13-10) is amended to read as follows:
(P.L.2013, c.51, s.12)        12.  Section 19 of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.2C:13-12) is amended to read as follows:
(P.L.2013, c.51, s.12)        1[12.] 8.1   Section of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.2C:13-12) is amended to read as follows:
The Police Training Commission, in consultation with the Attorney General [and] , the Director of the Division of Criminal Justice in the Department of Law and Public Safety, County Prosecutors’ Association of the State of New Jersey, the Assistant Prosecutors’ Association of New Jersey, a non-profit organization with demonstrated experience in human trafficking approved by the Attorney General, and the Commission on Human Trafficking, shall develop and approve, as part of the police training courses required pursuant to P.L.1961, c.56 (C.52:17B-66 et seq.), courses of study on the handling, response procedures, investigation, and prosecution of human trafficking cases.
The Police Training Commission, in consultation with the Attorney General [and] , the Director of the Division of Criminal Justice in the Department of Law and Public Safety, County Prosecutors’ Association of the State of New Jersey, the Assistant Prosecutors’ Association of New Jersey, a non-profit organization with demonstrated experience in human trafficking approved by the Attorney General, 1[and]1 the Commission on Human Trafficking, 1and the Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2023, c.167 (C.
52:4B-60.4),1 shall develop and approve, as part of the police training courses required pursuant to P.L.1961, c.56 (C.52:17B-66 et seq.), courses of study on the handling, response procedures, investigation, and prosecution of human trafficking cases.
(1) The Department of Community Affairs, in consultation with the Commission on Human Trafficking established by section 1 of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.52:17B-237), shall develop, approve, and provide for a [one-time] training course on the handling and response procedures of suspected human trafficking activities for owners, operators, and staff of hotels and motels as defined in the "Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law," P.L.1967, c.76 (C.55:13A-1 et seq.);
(1) The Department of Community Affairs, in consultation with the Commission on Human Trafficking established by section 1 of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.52:17B-237) 1and the Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2023, c.167 (C.
or alternatively, the department, in consultation with the commission, shall approve a substantially similar [one-time] training course for use by hotels and motels in providing training to owners, operators, and staff.  The department, in consultation with the commission, shall define by regulation which staff positions are required, as a condition of employment, to attend the [one-time] training course.  Verifiable completion of the training course by required staff shall be a condition of issuance, maintenance, or renewal of any license, permit, certificate, or approval required, permitted to be granted, or issued to owners or operators under the provisions of the "Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law," P.L.1967, c.76 (C.55:13A-1 et seq.).  The training course shall be reviewed at least every two years and modified by the department, in consultation with the commission, from time to time as need may require.
52:4B-60.4)1 , shall develop, approve, and provide for a [one-time] training course on the handling and response procedures of suspected human trafficking activities for owners, operators, and staff of hotels and motels as defined in the "Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law," P.L.1967, c.76 (C.55:13A-1 et seq.);
or alternatively, the department, in consultation with the commission 1and the division1, shall approve a substantially similar [one-time] training course for use by hotels and motels in providing training to owners, operators, and staff.  The department, in consultation with the commission 1and the division1, shall define by regulation which staff positions are required, as a condition of employment, to attend the [one-time] training course.  Verifiable completion of the training course by required staff shall be a condition of issuance, maintenance, or renewal of any license, permit, certificate, or approval required, permitted to be granted, or issued to owners or operators under the provisions of the "Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law," P.L.1967, c.76 (C.55:13A-1 et seq.).  The training course shall be reviewed at least every two years and modified by the department, in consultation with the commission 1and the division1 , from time to time as need may require.
(1) The Department of Health, in consultation with the Commission on Human Trafficking established by section 1 of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.52:17B-237), shall develop, approve, and provide for a one-time training course on the handling and response procedures of suspected human trafficking activities for employees of every licensed health care facility as defined in section 2 of P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-2), including those professionals whose professional practice is regulated pursuant to Title of the Revised Statutes;
(1) The Department of Health, in consultation with the Commission on Human Trafficking established by section 1 of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.52:17B-237) 1and the Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2023, c.167 (C.
or alternatively, the department, in consultation with the commission, shall approve for use a substantially similar one-time training course provided by a recognized Statewide nonprofit healthcare trade association with demonstrated experience in providing course offerings to health care facility employees on similar workplace matters.  The department, in consultation with the commission and the approved nonprofit course provider, if any, shall define by regulation which employees are required, as a condition of their employment, to attend the one-time training course.
52:4B-60.4)1 , shall develop, approve, and provide for a one-time training course on the handling and response procedures of suspected human trafficking activities for employees of every licensed health care facility as defined in section 2 of P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-2), including those professionals whose professional practice is regulated pursuant to Title 45 of the Revised Statutes;
Verifiable completion of the training course by required employees shall be a condition of issuance, maintenance, or renewal of any license, permit, certificate, or approval required, permitted to be granted, or issued to licensed health care facilities under the provisions of P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et al.).  The training course shall be reviewed at least every two years and modified by the department, in consultation with the commission and the approved nonprofit course provider, if any, from time to time as need may require.
or alternatively, the department, in consultation with the commission 1and the division1, shall approve for use a substantially similar one-time training course provided by a recognized Statewide nonprofit healthcare trade association with demonstrated experience in providing course offerings to health care facility employees on similar workplace matters.  The department, in consultation with the commission 1, the division,1 and the approved nonprofit course provider, if any, shall define by regulation which employees are required, as a condition of their employment, to attend the one-time training course.
Verifiable completion of the training course by required employees shall be a condition of issuance, maintenance, or renewal of any license, permit, certificate, or approval required, permitted to be granted, or issued to licensed health care facilities under the provisions of P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et al.).  The training course shall be reviewed at least every two years and modified by the department, in consultation with the commission 1, the division,1 and the approved nonprofit course provider, if any, from time to time as need may require.
     (2)   The Administrative Office of the Courts shall make the training course, curriculum, and supporting materials available to appropriate judges and judicial personnel who may be involved with the court-related aspects of human trafficking prosecutions through annual in-service judicial training programs or other means.       e.     Pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.52:17B-238), the Attorney General, in consultation with the Commission on Human Trafficking established by section 1 of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.52:17B-237), may provide for the expenditures of monies from the "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund" to assist with the development, maintenance, revision, and distribution of training course materials for the courses developed in accordance with this section, and the operation of these training courses.
     (2)   The Administrative Office of the Courts shall make the training course, curriculum, and supporting materials available to appropriate judges and judicial personnel who may be involved with the court-related aspects of human trafficking prosecutions through annual in-service judicial training programs or other means.       e.     Pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.52:17B-238), the Attorney General, in consultation with the Commission on Human Trafficking established by section 1 of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.52:17B-237) 1and the Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2023, c.167 (C.
52:4B-60.4)1, may provide for the expenditures of monies from the "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund" to assist with the development, maintenance, revision, and distribution of training course materials for the courses developed in accordance with this section, and the operation of these training courses.
P.L.2013, c.51, s.19)        13.
P.L.2013, c.51, s.19)        1[13.
30:4-165.14) complete the training required pursuant to this section.       i.     The Commissioner of Human Services shall ensure that all employees of a county board of social services complete the training required pursuant to this section.       j.     There is appropriated the sum of $250,000 from the general fund to the New Jersey Commission on Human Trafficking to for the purposes of developing and administering the training program required pursuant to this section.
30:4-165.14) complete the training required pursuant to this section.       i.     The Commissioner of Human Services shall ensure that all employees of a county board of social services complete the training required pursuant to this section.       j.     There is appropriated the sum of $250,000 from the general fund to the New Jersey Commission on Human Trafficking to for the purposes of developing and administering the training program required pursuant to this section.]1        1[14.  (New section) a.
     14.  (New section) a.
of this section shall be sentenced to an extended term of imprisonment as set forth in N.J.S.2C:43-7.
of this section shall be sentenced to an extended term of imprisonment as set forth in N.J.S.2C:43-7.]1        1[15.] 9.1   N.J.S.2C:64-3 is amended to read as follows:
       15.  N.J.S.2C:64-3 is amended to read as follows:
     h.    The prosecuting agency with approval of the entity funding the agency, or any other entity, with the approval of the prosecuting agency, where the other entity's law enforcement agency participated in the surveillance, investigation or arrest which is the subject of the forfeiture action, may apply to the Superior Court for an order permitting use of seized property, pending the disposition of the forfeiture action provided, however, that the property shall be used solely for law enforcement purposes.
     h.    1(1)1  The prosecuting agency 1,1 with approval of the entity funding the agency, or any other entity, with the approval of the prosecuting agency, where the other entity's law enforcement agency participated in the surveillance, investigation or arrest which is the subject of the forfeiture action, may apply to the Superior Court for an order permitting use of seized property, pending the disposition of the forfeiture action provided, however, that the property shall be used solely for law enforcement purposes.
Approval shall be liberally granted but shall be conditioned upon the filing of a bond in an amount equal to the market value of the item seized or a written guarantee of payment for property which may be subject to return, replacement or compensation as to reasonable value in the event that the forfeiture is refused or only partial extinguishment of property rights is ordered by the court.       (2) Any property seized in connection with a human trafficking offense shall be applied first toward the payment of any restitution ordered pursuant section of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.2C:13-8.1) or section 8 of  P.L.    , c.   (C.      ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill).  Any remaining property shall then be distributed pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection.       For the purpose of this subsection, “human trafficking offense” means human trafficking pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2005, c.77 (C.2C:13-8);
Approval shall be liberally granted but shall be conditioned upon the filing of a bond in an amount equal to the market value of the item seized or a written guarantee of payment for property which may be subject to return, replacement or compensation as to reasonable value in the event that the forfeiture is refused or only partial extinguishment of property rights is ordered by the court.       (2) 1[Any] Unless used by a prosecuting agency as authorized pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, any1 property seized in connection with a human trafficking offense shall be applied first toward the payment of any restitution ordered pursuant section 4 of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.2C:13-8.1) or 1[section 8] section 51 of  P.L.    , c.   (C.      ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill).  Any remaining property shall then be distributed 1to a prosecuting agency or other entity1 pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection.       For the purpose of this subsection, “human trafficking offense” means human trafficking pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2005, c.77 (C.2C:13-8);
P.L.2019, c.371, s.1)        16.  Section 2 of P.L.1971, c.437 (C.9:6-8.9) is amended to read as follows:
P.L.2019, c.371, s.1)        1[16.] 10.1  Section of P.L.1971, c.437 (C.9:6-8.9) is amended to read as follows:
P.L.1987,c.341,s.3)        17.  Section 6 of P.L.1971, c.437 (C.9:6-8.13) is amended to read as follows:
P.L.1987,c.341,s.3)        1[17.           Section of P.L.1971, c.437 (C.9:6-8.13) is amended to read as follows:
P.L.1987, c.341, s.5)        18.  Section 7 of P.L.1987, c.341 (C.9:6-8.14) is amended to read as follows:
P.L.1987, c.341, s.5)]1      1[18.] 11.1  Section of P.L.1987, c.341 (C.9:6-8.14) is amended to read as follows:
P.L.2019, c.40, s.2)        19.  Section 3 of P.L.1973, c.147 (C.9:6-8.18) is amended to read as follows:
P.L.2019, c.40, s.2)        1[19.] 12.1  Section of P.L.1973, c.147 (C.9:6-8.18) is amended to read as follows:
P.L.2012, c.16, s.28)        20.
P.L.2012, c.16, s.28)        1[20.] 13.1  Section of P.L.1985, c.439 (C.40A:14-146.11) is amended to read as follows:
Section 4 of P.L.1985, c.439 (C.40A:14-146.11) is amended to read as follows:
P.L.2016, c.68, s.2)      21.  Section 7 of P.L.2019, c.120 (C.59:2-1.3) is amended to read as follows:
P.L.2016, c.68, s.2)        1[21.] 14.1  Section of P.L.2019, c.120 (C.59:2-1.3) is amended to read as follows:
P.L.2025, c.29, s.1)        22.  N.J.S.59:8-3 is amended to read as follows:
P.L.2025, c.29, s.1)        1[22.] 15.1  N.J.S.59:8-3 is amended to read as follows:
P.L.2019, c.120, s.8)        23.  Section 11 of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.2C:34-1.2) is repealed.
P.L.2019, c.120, s.8)        1[23.] 16.1  Section of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.2C:34-1.2) is repealed.
       24.  (New section)  The Attorney General, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act.  The Attorney General also shall establish guidelines governing a county Human Trafficking Response Team's response to a report of human trafficking pursuant to the provisions of section of P.L.    , c.   (C.      ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill).
     1[24.] 17.1 (New section)  The Attorney General, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act.  1[The Attorney General also shall establish guidelines governing a county Human Trafficking Response Team's response to a report of human trafficking pursuant to the provisions of section 7 of P.L.    , c.   (C.      ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill).]1        1[25.] 18.1  Section 1 1[, section 2,]1 and 1[sections 4 through 25] sections 3 through 171 of this act shall take effect immediately.  1[Section 3] Section 21 of this act shall take effect immediately and shall be applicable to all offenses not yet barred from prosecution under the statute of limitations as of the effective date.
       25.  Section 1, section 2, and sections 4 through 25 of this act shall take effect immediately.  Section 3 of this act shall take effect immediately and shall be applicable to all offenses not yet barred from prosecution under the statute of limitations as of the effective date.
    STATEMENT        This bill establishes human trafficking response teams;
expands the crime of human trafficking and eliminates the statute of limitations for human trafficking crimes;
modifies training and education requirements related to human trafficking;
and appropriates $1 million to the New Jersey Commission on Human Trafficking.
  Human Trafficking Response Teams      Under the bill, the county prosecutor's office in each county is required to establish a Human Trafficking Response Team, or enter into a collaborative agreement with another county to share the services of that county's response team.
The response team is to be comprised of at least one of the following:
(1) a law enforcement officer;
(2) at least one health care professional with experience in mental health care and substance use disorder treatment;
(3) a person with experience in the investigation by the Department of Labor and Industry, Division of Child Protection and Permanency, or the Institutional Abuse Investigation Unit in the Department of Children and Families of human trafficking violations;
and (4) in counties in which a child advocacy center or multidisciplinary team has been established a representative of the child advocacy center or multidisciplinary team.  Response team members are required to complete a training program related to human trafficking risks and prevention.
     The Attorney General is required to either establish a State Human Trafficking Response Team that consists of the same members as provided in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection a.
of this section;
or attend a county response team meeting as it relates to cases within that county that are prosecuted by the Department of Law and Public Safety.
     The Attorney General is required to adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this bill, and is required to establish guidelines governing a county Human Trafficking Response Team's response to a report of human trafficking.
  Attorney General Guidelines for Investigation      In response to a report of human trafficking at the request of a victim of human trafficking, or a report of suspected human trafficking in accordance with guidelines established by the Attorney General, the response team is required to:
     (1) facilitate the investigation, management, and disposition of the report;
     (2) provide treatment, counseling, legal, and forensic medical services to a victim of human trafficking in accordance with the standard protocols developed by the Attorney General pursuant to subsection .
of this section;
and      (3) provide appropriate referrals for medical and social service agencies;
information regarding the identification and treatment of health care needs associated with human trafficking;
and appropriate follow-up care for human trafficking victims and their families.
  Funding for Human Trafficking Response Teams      The bill appropriates $750,000 from the general fund to the New Jersey Commission on Human Trafficking to be used for the formation and maintenance of county-based multi-disciplinary teams.  To the extent possible, the Legislature is required to ensure that sufficient appropriations are provided annually to maintain the human trafficking response teams established under the bill.  Liability Specific to Advertisers      Under the bill, an advertisement or for employment or dating is required to include an educational message on human trafficking, to be displayed in a clear and conspicuous manner, and establishes criminal and civil penalties for failing to comply with this requirement.  A person who violates this requirement is guilty of a crime of the third degree and is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $250,000.  A crime of the third degree is punishable by a fine of up to $15,000, a term of imprisonment of up to 18 months, or both.
The bill provides that a person who commits a second or subsequent offense is to be sentenced to an extended term.
  Expansion of Criminal Liability      The bill eliminates the statute of limitations for human trafficking crimes, and the crime of human sexual contact.  The bill also amends current law to provide that an attempt to commit the crime of human trafficking is a crime of the first degree, the same penalties under current law for committing the crime or a conspiracy to commit the crime.  A crime of the first degree is punishable by a fine of up to $200,000, a term of imprisonment of 10 to 20 years, or both.       The bill further provides that a victim who suffers an injury or loss as a result of human trafficking, may bring a civil action against a person who commits the crime of human trafficking, acts in concert with the perpetrator, and who directly or indirectly knowingly benefits from the crime.  The bill defines “knowing” or “knowingly” to mean, with respect to information, that a person:
(1) has actual knowledge of the information;
or (2) acts in deliberate ignorance of the truth or falsity of the information;
or (3) acts in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of the information.
     The provisions of the bill provide that monetary damages imposed on a corporation or other entity, or a representative in a civil action are to be limited to the policy limits of an applicable insurance policy held by the corporation if the corporation or entity reports an allegation of child abuse or neglect in a timely manner.  The bill also expands the crime of failure to report an act of child abuse or sexual abuse of a child, and upgrades a violation from a disorderly persons offense to a crime of the fourth degree.  A crime of the fourth degree is punishable by a fine of up to $10,000, a term of imprisonment of up to 18 months, or both.
     In addition to damages and other equitable relief, the bill also requires an order of restitution to the victim of the offense or the prosecutorial or law enforcement entity responsible for investigating or prosecuting the offense.  The proceeds from any sale of property that is forfeited pursuant to the State’s civil asset forfeiture laws  as a result of a prosecution for human trafficking is to be applied first toward the payment of the order of restitution.
The restitution is required to include, but not be limited to costs related to:
(1) medical treatment including physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation;
(2) necessary transportation, temporary housing, and child care expenses;
(3) investigation costs, prosecution, attorney’s fees, victim advocate fees, and other court-related costs;
(4) necessary relocation expenses incurred by the victim and any family or household members of the victim;
(5) costs associated with restoration of the victim’s credit rating;
(6) restoration of the victim’s immigration status;
and (7) reimbursement for any other financial losses, whether direct or indirect, suffered by the victim.    Expansions of Civil Liability      The bill provides that, with regard to the court’s consideration of relevant evidence related to the prosecution of a human trafficking offense, pursuant to Rule 903 of the Rules of Evidence, authentication of the certain types of evidence, enumerated in the bill, may be made by certification of the records custodian or authorized representative of a financial institution, remote computing service, print media or electronic communication provider, or other provider.
In lieu of a certification, the court may authorize a representative of a company that provides these services to testify in a video or remote format.  The court also is to consider expert testimony by a person who possesses a background in or demonstrates a specialized knowledge of the legal, policy, educational, social, or psychological aspects of human trafficking.       The bill modifies the definition of “abused child” to provide that a child under the age of 18 is an abused child if a parent, guardian, or other person with custody or control over the child commits or allows to be committed an act of human trafficking against the child.       In addition to civil liability for certain other crimes as provided under current law, the bill provides that the following individuals or entities are not entitled to immunity from civil liability for damages caused by a willful, wanton or grossly negligent act of human trafficking committed by:
·        a public entity or public employee ·        a nonprofit corporation, society or association organized exclusively for religious, charitable, educational or hospital purposes, or its trustee, director, officer, employee, agent, servant or volunteer;
·        a trustee, director, officer, employee, agent, servant or volunteer causing damage as the result of the negligent operation of a motor vehicle;
or ·        an independent contractor of a nonprofit corporation, society or association organized exclusively for religious, charitable, educational or hospital purposes.
  Additional Considerations under the Rules of Evidence      In addition, the bill expands current law to permit an ex parte application for an order authorizing the interception of a wire, or electronic or oral communication if the interception may provide evidence of the commission of an offense of stalking, luring or enticing a child, a human trafficking or related offense, a violation of N.J.S.A.2C:21-4.3, impersonation or identity theft;
or a third or fourth degree crime of cyber-harassment.
  Training Requirements for Certain Investigations      The bill modifies training requirements for the handling of, response procedures for, and investigation and prosecution of human trafficking cases for:
hotel and motel owners, operators, and staff;
licensed health care professionals and staff;
holders of a commercial drivers license;
public transportation employees;
judges and judicial personnel, assistant and deputy attorneys general, county prosecutors, assistant county prosecutors, municipal prosecutors, juvenile justice commission officers and employees, assistant and deputy public defenders and other attorneys appointed by the public defender;
county board of social services employees, members of a human trafficking response team established under the bill;
and special law enforcement officers.  The Commission on Human Trafficking is required to approve a nonprofit organization to provide the mandatory training required under the bill.  The bill appropriates $250,000 to the commission for the development and administration of the training program.
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Committee vote — SBA

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9000
Republican 4000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Burgess, Renee C. Democrat Yea
Burzichelli, John J. Democrat Yea
Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I. Democrat Yea
Diegnan Jr., Patrick J. Democrat Yea
Greenstein, Linda R. Democrat Yea
Johnson, Gordon M. Democrat Yea
Ruiz, M. Teresa Democrat Yea
Sarlo, Paul A. Democrat Yea
Zwicker, Andrew Democrat Yea
Amato Jr., Carmen F. Republican Yea
O'Scanlon Jr., Declan J. Republican Yea
Steinhardt, Douglas J. Republican Yea
Testa Jr., Michael L. Republican Yea

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Passed 39 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 15000
Democrat 24001
Total 39001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%3%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Beach, James Democrat Yea
Burgess, Renee C. Democrat Yea
Burzichelli, John J. Democrat Not Voting
Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I. Democrat Yea
Cryan, Joseph P. Democrat Yea
Diegnan Jr., Patrick J. Democrat Yea
Gopal, Vin Democrat Yea
Greenstein, Linda R. Democrat Yea
Johnson, Gordon M. Democrat Yea
Lagana, Joseph A. Democrat Yea
McKeon, John F. Democrat Yea
McKnight, Angela V. Democrat Yea
Moriarty, Paul D. Democrat Yea
Mukherji, Raj Democrat Yea
Ruiz, M. Teresa Democrat Yea
Sarlo, Paul A. Democrat Yea
Scutari, Nicholas P. Democrat Yea
Singleton, Troy Democrat Yea
Smith, Bob Democrat Yea
Stack, Brian P. Democrat Yea
Timberlake, Britnee N. Democrat Yea
Turner, Shirley K. Democrat Yea
Vitale, Joseph F. Democrat Yea
Wimberly, Benjie E. Democrat Yea
Zwicker, Andrew Democrat Yea
Amato Jr., Carmen F. Republican Yea
Bramnick, Jon M. Republican Yea
Bucco, Anthony M. Republican Yea
Corrado, Kristin M. Republican Yea
Henry, Owen Republican Yea
Holzapfel, James W. Republican Yea
O'Scanlon Jr., Declan J. Republican Yea
Pennacchio, Joseph Republican Yea
Polistina, Vincent J. Republican Yea
Schepisi, Holly T. Republican Yea
Singer, Robert W. Republican Yea
Space, Parker Republican Yea
Steinhardt, Douglas J. Republican Yea
Testa Jr., Michael L. Republican Yea
Tiver, Latham Republican Yea

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Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
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Democrat 6001
Republican 4000
Total 10001
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (11)
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Burgess, Renee C. Democrat Yea
Gopal, Vin Democrat Yea
Lagana, Joseph A. Democrat Yea
Sarlo, Paul A. Democrat Yea
Singleton, Troy Democrat Not Voting
Smith, Bob Democrat Yea
Stack, Brian P. Democrat Yea
Bramnick, Jon M. Republican Yea
Bucco, Anthony M. Republican Yea
Corrado, Kristin M. Republican Yea
Testa Jr., Michael L. Republican Yea

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Human Trafficking-expand crime & eliminates statue of limitations; approp $1M
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S 3946 is sponsored by Stack, Brian P. (Democrat), Greenstein, Linda R. (Democrat), Gopal, Vin (Democrat), Timberlake, Britnee N. (Democrat), Steinhardt, Douglas J. (Republican), Bramnick, Jon M. (Republican), Mukherji, Raj (Democrat), Cryan, Joseph P. (Democrat), Singleton, Troy (Democrat), McKeon, John F. (Democrat), Pennacchio, Joseph (Republican), Beach, James (Democrat), Tiver, Latham (Republican), Holzapfel, James W. (Republican), Zwicker, Andrew (Democrat), Amato Jr., Carmen F. (Republican), Polistina, Vincent J. (Republican), Space, Parker (Republican), Burgess, Renee C. (Democrat), Bucco, Anthony M. (Republican), and McKnight, Angela V. (Democrat).
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