Expands duties of Commission on Human Trafficking to prevent human trafficking in women and children of color.
This bill (A 2178) amends New Jersey's Commission on Human Trafficking to specifically require the commission to study human trafficking affecting women and children of color. The commission must identify risk factors making these groups vulnerable, develop prevention strategies, and recommend ways to improve support services for victims. The commission will continue its existing duties - like evaluating laws, reviewing victim programs, and promoting public awareness - but now with a focused mandate on racial disparities in trafficking. It will report annually to the Governor and Legislature on its findings and legislative recommendations related to this specific population.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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3 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rosy Bagolie
DDemocratic
P
Shanique Speight
DDemocratic
P
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Antwan McClellan
RRepublican
Co
Carol Murphy
DDemocratic
Co
Cody Miller
DDemocratic
Co
Erik Simonsen
RRepublican
Co
Gabe Rodriguez
DDemocratic
Co
Shama Haider
DDemocratic
Co
Sterley Stanley
DDemocratic
Co
Vicky Flynn
RRepublican
Co
Yvonne Lopez
DDemocratic
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