New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

A 5216 — Requires hotels to establish telecommunications system that connects callers directly to NJ Human Trafficking Hotline; requires hotel employees to report human trafficking alerts to law enforcement.

Last action — INT 1RA REF APS

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

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced June 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Requires hotels to connect callers to the NJ Human Trafficking Hotline and report alerts to law enforcement.

This legislation mandates that hotels set up a telecommunications system to allow direct calls to the NJ Human Trafficking Hotline. It also requires hotel employees to report any human trafficking alerts they receive to law enforcement.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Hotel employees will need to understand and follow the new reporting requirements for human trafficking alerts.
  • Families: Families traveling may find increased awareness and support systems in hotels for addressing human trafficking concerns.
  • Consumers: {}

Summary

Human Trafficking Hotline-req hotels estab telecommunication sys, connect caller

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html June 05, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF APS

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (119)

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5216 do?
Human Trafficking Hotline-req hotels estab telecommunication sys, connect caller
Who sponsors A 5216?
A 5216 is sponsored by Azzariti Jr., John V..
What is the current status of A 5216?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced June 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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