This bill amends existing legislation concerning human trafficking by expanding the list of establishments required to display public awareness signage. The Commission on Human Trafficking is tasked with developing a sign that includes the national, 24-hour toll-free hotline for reporting human trafficking. The bill specifies that this signage must be prominently displayed in various locations, including strip clubs, massage therapy businesses, bars, airports, and public transportation facilities, among others.

The new provisions add several types of establishments to the list, including gas stations, staffing agencies, law enforcement offices, nail salons, and New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission offices. Additionally, the bill establishes penalties for non-compliance, with fines of $300 for first offenses and $1,000 for subsequent violations. The intent of the legislation is to enhance public awareness and reporting of human trafficking by ensuring that more individuals have access to critical information in a variety of settings.

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Introduced: 52:17B-237.1