Upgrades offense of prostitution as patron; directs fines collected to "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund.

This bill enhances penalties for the crime of engaging in prostitution as a patron in New Jersey. It elevates the offense to a crime of the fourth degree for the first three violations, with a fourth violation remaining a crime of the third degree. Additionally, it mandates that fines collected from convictions be deposited into the "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund." The fund supports services for victims of human trafficking, awareness programs, and educational materials.

Upgrades offense of prostitution as patron; directs fines collected to "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund.

This bill enhances penalties for the crime of engaging in prostitution as a patron in New Jersey. It elevates the offense to a crime of the fourth degree for the first three violations, with a fourth violation remaining a crime of the third degree. Additionally, it mandates that fines collected from convictions be deposited into the "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund." The fund supports services for victims of human trafficking, awareness programs, and educational materials.