New Jersey A4470 strengthens penalties for human trafficking and child abuse facilitated through video game marketplaces.
New Jersey A4470, the "Video Game Marketplace Child Protection and Anti-Trafficking Act," introduces stringent penalties for using video game marketplaces to commit human trafficking and child abuse. The bill classifies knowingly using these platforms for such crimes as a first-degree offense, punishable by a mandatory minimum prison term, a fine of up to $500,000, or both. It also mandates video game companies to report suspected violations within 24 hours, preserve evidence, and provide users with information on how to contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline.
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