Eliminates statute of limitations for human trafficking and criminal sexual contact prosecutions and eliminates statute of limitations for civil cases arising from human trafficking.*
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Overview
This bill eliminates the statute of limitations for prosecuting human trafficking and criminal sexual contact offenses in New Jersey. It also removes the statute of limitations for civil cases arising from human trafficking. This change aims to provide justice for victims by allowing prosecutors to pursue cases regardless of how long ago the crime occurred and enables survivors to seek legal recourse sooner. The bill also clarifies the conditions under which civil actions can be brought.
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Anthony Bucco
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