This bill proposes a supplemental appropriation of $75,000 to the Human Trafficking Survivors Assistance Fund, which is part of the annual appropriations act for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The funds will be allocated to the Division of Criminal Justice within the Department of Law and Public Safety, specifically for the purpose of supporting services for victims of human trafficking. The bill emphasizes that the Human Trafficking Survivors Assistance Fund is a non-lapsing, dedicated fund administered by the Attorney General, ensuring that all deposited funds are utilized for victim services, awareness promotion, and the development of educational materials and training programs related to human trafficking.
The act will take effect immediately upon passage, reinforcing the state's commitment to addressing the needs of human trafficking survivors and enhancing the resources available for their assistance. The appropriation is intended to facilitate the implementation of the objectives established when the fund was created, thereby contributing to the overall efforts to combat human trafficking in New Jersey.