New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

S 4611 — "Weston's Law"; extends crime of human trafficking to include recruiting or coercing juvenile to join gang or drug trafficking scheme.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SJU

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This bill expands human trafficking laws to cover the recruitment of juveniles into gangs or drug trafficking.

The bill modifies existing human trafficking laws to include the recruiting and coercing of juveniles into gangs or drug trafficking schemes. It aims to address the growing issue of youth exploitation in these criminal activities.

Summary

Weston's Law-extend crime of human trafficking, include recruiting/coercing juv

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html October 02, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 3 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-26.1; N.J.S.A. 2C:13-8; N.J.S.A. 2C:33-29.

  • N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-26.1

    (o) → human trafficking in violation of section 1 of P.L.2005, c.77 (C.2C:13-8); (o)

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 2C:13-8

    coerces, , including but not limited to labor or services for a criminal street gang as defined in section 1 of P.L.2007, c.341 (C.2C:33-29) or in furtherance of racketeering activity as defined in N.J.S.2C:41-1 section 1 of P.L.1992, c.209 (C.2C:12-10); ; section 1 of P.L.2003, c.206 (C.2C:14-9); section 1 of P.L.2023, c.45 (C.2C:14-9.1); or N.J.S.2C:20-5 coerces, to commit a criminal offense in violation of section 1 of P.L.1988, c.102 (C.2C:24-9), to participate in a criminal street gang in violation of section 1 of P.L.1999, c.160 (C.2C:33-28), or to participate in a drug distribution scheme in violation of N.J.S.2C:35-6,

    amended

  • N.J.S.A. 2C:33-29

    , human trafficking, a violation of paragraph (1) of subsection a. of section 5 of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.2C:13-9), s ,

    amended

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SJU

Sponsors

  • Holly T. Schepisi · Primary
  • Angela V. McKnight · Primary
  • Anthony M. Bucco · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

  • Schepisi, Holly T.
  • McKnight, Angela V.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Bucco, Anthony M.

Not signed on (117)

117 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4611 do?
Weston's Law-extend crime of human trafficking, include recruiting/coercing juv
Who sponsors S 4611?
S 4611 is sponsored by Schepisi, Holly T., McKnight, Angela V., and Bucco, Anthony M..
What is the current status of S 4611?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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