The resolution establishes the Joint Committee on Human Trafficking in New Jersey, aimed at assessing and monitoring the state's human trafficking initiatives, programs, and supports. The committee's primary goal is to identify both short-term and long-term solutions to enhance the effectiveness of these efforts. To achieve this, the committee will collaborate with various state agencies, including the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety and the Human Trafficking Unit of the Office of the Attorney General, as well as academic experts and organizations focused on human trafficking issues. Additionally, the committee will investigate practices in other states and explore funding mechanisms for necessary improvements.
The Joint Committee will consist of six members, with three appointed by the Senate President and three by the Speaker of the General Assembly, ensuring a bipartisan representation. The committee is required to hold its first meeting within 30 days of appointing a majority of its members and will meet as needed thereafter. It will prepare and submit an annual report detailing its findings and recommendations, which may include legislative proposals. The resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.