Increases penalties for human trafficking of children.
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Overview
This bill increases penalties for human trafficking of children in New Jersey. It expands the definition of human trafficking to include any act of trafficking a child under 18, regardless of whether it involves sexual activity or labor. The bill raises the potential penalties for these offenses, including increasing the maximum prison sentence to life imprisonment without parole for certain violations. It also establishes a fund to assist trafficking survivors and requires restitution to victims.
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