How A 4740 changes current law

AI-generated reading aid from the bill's amendatory text — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 2C:13-12.

• N.J.S.A. 2C:13-12

  ⟦INS⟧39:3-10.9 et seq.⟦/INS⟧ ⟦INS⟧nationally recognized⟦/INS⟧ ⟦INS⟧,⟦/INS⟧ ⟦INS⟧and⟦/INS⟧ ⟦INS⟧seq⟦/INS⟧ → , (1) The Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, in consultation with the Commission on Human Trafficking established by section 1 of P.L.2013, c.51 (C.52:17B-237), shall develop and approve a training course on recognizing and reporting suspected human trafficking activities for any individual applying for a commercial driver license, as defined in section 3 of P.L.1990, c.103 (C. 39:3-10.9 et seq. 39:3-10.11 ). The training course may include or be based on materials developed by nationally recognized nationally-recognized organizations with demonstrated experience providing anti-human trafficking course offerings to drivers of commercial motor vehicles. The training course shall include, at a minimum , : a clear, plain-language explanation of human trafficking that is consistent with State and federal law; information regarding human trafficking in the commercial transportation industry; information regarding known signs and signals that may be used or communicated by victims of human trafficking seeking assistance and ; indicators that may be observed in transportation settings ; and guidance on safe and appropriate procedures for reporting suspected human trafficking activity . The chief administrator shall review the training course at least once every two years and modify the training course as the chief administrator deems necessary. The chief administrator shall maintain a list of approved training providers and make free training materials available on the commission's Internet website. The chief administrator may partner with private-sector stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of the training course. (2) Beginning 24 months after the effective date of P.L. , c. (pending before the Legislature as this bill), the training course on recognizing and reporting suspected human trafficking activities shall also be required for an individual applying to renew a commercial driver license. (3) The training course shall be no longer than 30 minutes and may be completed: (a) online through a mobile- or computer-accessible platform; (b) as part of a certified commercial driver license school curriculum; or (c) through an employer-administered training program that utilizes a curriculum approved by the chief administrator. (4) Verifiable completion of the training course shall be submitted electronically to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission prior to the issuance of a commercial driver license in addition to any other licensure requirements set forth in P.L.1990, c.103 (C:39:3-10.9 et seq al .) or, when applicable, prior to the issuance of a renewal of a commercial driver license. Completion of the training course shall not be required in order to schedule an appointment, submit an application, or take any examination required for licensure. (5) If an individual who has completed the training course reports, in good faith, suspected human trafficking activity, the individual shall not be held civilly or criminally liable for any such report made in accordance with this subsection. (6) Three years after the effective date of P.L. , c. (pending before the Legislature as this bill), the chief administrator shall submit a report to the Governor and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), to the Legislature. The report shall include, at a minimum: (a) the training requirement compliance rates for individuals applying for commercial driver licenses; (b) the training requirement compliance rates for individuals applying to renew a commercial driver license; (c) any stakeholder feedback; (d) any impacts affecting the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission; and (e) any recommendations for continuation or amendment to the training requirement. (7) The chief administrator may develop and make available resource materials for individuals who are applying for or who have a commercial driver license. These materials may include a wallet card or digital resources with information on reporting susp

  amended