New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

S 2566 — Eliminates statute of limitations for prosecution of human trafficking crimes.

Last action — COMB/W

  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 January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 50% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    2 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This bill removes the time limit for prosecuting human trafficking crimes.

The bill aims to eliminate the statute of limitations for human trafficking offenses, allowing these crimes to be prosecuted at any time. This means that survivors and law enforcement can pursue justice without being limited by time restrictions.

Summary

Human trafficking crime-eliminates statute of limitations for prosecution

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html January 06, 2026

Action History

  1. COMB/W

  2. INT 1RS REF SJU

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 116 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (116)

116 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote — SJU

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 6001
Republican 4000
Total 10001
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
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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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2566 do?
Human trafficking crime-eliminates statute of limitations for prosecution
Who sponsors S 2566?
S 2566 is sponsored by Space, Parker (Republican), Ruiz, M. Teresa (Democrat), Singleton, Troy (Democrat), and Gopal, Vin (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 2566?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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