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.
This bill requires hotels in New Jersey to install a telecommunications system that connects callers directly to the state's Human Trafficking Hotline when they dial "4-8" from a guest room phone. It mandates that hotel employees receive an alert whenever this code is dialed and immediately report the incident to law enforcement. The law applies to buildings classified as hotels and requires at least one working telephone in every guest room, though the state commissioner may grant exemptions based on factors like the size of the establishment. Additionally, the bill directs the state to create specific rules and regulations to oversee the implementation of these safety measures.
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Introduction
Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 4, 2026
Last action Jun 4, 2026
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Jun 4, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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