New Jersey A296 increases penalties for human trafficking of children under 18.

New Jersey A296 amends current law to increase penalties for human trafficking of children under 18. The bill expands the definition of human trafficking to include any act involving a child under 18, not just trafficking for sexual activity. It mandates life imprisonment without parole for those convicted of trafficking a child under 18. The bill also requires a minimum fine of $25,000 for first-degree crimes, with proceeds going to the "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund.

New Jersey A296 increases penalties for human trafficking of children under 18.

New Jersey A296 amends current law to increase penalties for human trafficking of children under 18. The bill expands the definition of human trafficking to include any act involving a child under 18, not just trafficking for sexual activity. It mandates life imprisonment without parole for those convicted of trafficking a child under 18. The bill also requires a minimum fine of $25,000 for first-degree crimes, with proceeds going to the "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund.