Eliminates statute of limitations for human trafficking and criminal sexual contact prosecutions and eliminates statute of limitations for civil cases arising from human trafficking.*

Criminal sexual contact (N.J.S.2C:14-3) is now added to the list of offenses with no statute of limitations, meaning prosecutions can be brought at any time regardless of when the offense occurred.

The previous 5-year limitation period for criminal sexual contact cases involving victims under 18 (measured from age 18 or discovery) is removed because the offense now falls under the no-limitations category.

Civil liability for those deriving pecuniary benefit from human trafficking is broadened: the standard changes from 'knowingly deriving a pecuniary benefit' to anyone who derives a 'direct or indirect' pecuniary benefit while acting with knowledge or reckless disregard that the benefit came from the trafficking offense.

Civil liability for those maintaining victims is broadened: the standard changes from 'knowingly maintaining any victim' to anyone who maintains a victim while acting with knowledge or reckless disregard that the person was a trafficking victim.

The statute of limitations for civil human trafficking actions is eliminated entirely. Previously, plaintiffs had 10 years from when the cause of action accrued (or a reasonable time after discovery, with tolling for duress or threats). Now civil actions may be commenced at any time.