"Video Game Marketplace Child Protection and Anti-Trafficking Act," creates new penalties for non-reporting of suspected human trafficking through video game marketplaces.
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Create an account to take a stance, submit a written position, or contact your legislator.
Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed General Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Video Game Marketplace Child Protection and Anti-Trafficking Act, creates new penalties for failing to report suspected human trafficking occurring through video game marketplaces. It amends existing laws to specifically criminalize using these platforms to facilitate trafficking, including providing services, resources, or assistance. The bill also introduces a new offense targeting the advertising of commercial sexual abuse of minors through these platforms. Furthermore, it requires video game marketplaces operating in New Jersey to implement policies to prevent trafficking and report suspected activity to law enforcement.
Bill text
Read the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Document of record
- Version
- Introduced
- Published
- Not published in the source record
This version is published only as a document. Open the viewer to read it here, or download the file.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
2 on record
Primary sponsors
Arguments
Reasons offered for and against this legislation.
Arguments in favor
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours