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.
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