This bill amends New Jersey's laws regarding prostitution and related offenses, significantly increasing penalties and introducing new classifications for individuals involved in prostitution networks. It defines terms such as "house of prostitution" and "promoting prostitution," outlining actions that constitute promoting prostitution, including owning or managing a house of prostitution and procuring prostitutes. The bill classifies promoting prostitution of a child under 18 as a first-degree crime, while other related offenses are classified as second or third-degree crimes, with mandatory minimum sentences for certain violations. Additionally, it creates the offenses of "leader of a prostitution network" as a second-degree crime and "participant in a prostitution network" as a third-degree crime.

The legislation also establishes fines for prostitution offenses, ranging from $10,000 to $50,000, particularly for offenses involving minors, with funds directed to the "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund." It provides an affirmative defense for individuals who were victims of human trafficking during the commission of the offense. Furthermore, the bill makes crimes related to prostitution, except for engaging in prostitution as a prostitute, ineligible for the Pretrial Intervention Program. This legislative action responds to the State Commission of Investigation's report on human trafficking in New Jersey's massage and bodywork therapy industry, aiming to strengthen legal consequences for those involved in prostitution networks and address human trafficking issues more effectively.