S.1989

Enhances criminal penalties for persons involved in certain human trafficking activities.

Chamber Passed·6/2/25

New Jersey S1989 enhances criminal penalties for human trafficking by including financial beneficiaries.

New Jersey S1989 expands the definition of human trafficking to include individuals who receive a financial benefit from participating in trafficking activities, even if they are not organizers, supervisors, financiers, or managers. The bill also increases penalties for human trafficking offenses, including a mandatory minimum fine of $25,000 and restitution to victims. The act takes effect immediately.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 8–0 · Jun 2, 2025
Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

8 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Dec 11, 2025

1:00 PM

Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Hearing

Mar 24, 2025

11:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Dec 11, 2025

Assembly

Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee

Jun 12, 2025

Assembly

Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee

Jun 2, 2025

Senate

Passed by the Senate (38-0)