New Jersey S358 increases penalties for human trafficking of children under 18 years of age.

New Jersey S358 amends current law to broaden the definition of human trafficking of a child to include any act, not just trafficking for sexual activity. The bill imposes life imprisonment without parole for any act of human trafficking of a child under 18 years of age. It also mandates a fine of at least $25,000 for a conviction, which is to be deposited into the "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund." The bill applies to any person who knowingly engages in trafficking activities, including holding, recruiting, or transporting a child under 18 years of age.

New Jersey S358 increases penalties for human trafficking of children under 18 years of age.

New Jersey S358 amends current law to broaden the definition of human trafficking of a child to include any act, not just trafficking for sexual activity. The bill imposes life imprisonment without parole for any act of human trafficking of a child under 18 years of age. It also mandates a fine of at least $25,000 for a conviction, which is to be deposited into the "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund." The bill applies to any person who knowingly engages in trafficking activities, including holding, recruiting, or transporting a child under 18 years of age.