This bill amends New Jersey's laws on prostitution and related offenses, significantly increasing penalties and introducing new classifications for individuals involved in prostitution networks. It defines key terms such as "house of prostitution" and "promoting prostitution," detailing specific actions that fall under these definitions. The bill classifies offenses related to promoting prostitution of minors or one's own child as first-degree crimes, while other offenses are categorized as second or third-degree crimes, with mandatory minimum sentences for certain violations. New offenses, including "leader of a prostitution network" and "participant in a prostitution network," are established, with the former classified as a second-degree crime and the latter as a third-degree crime.

Additionally, the bill imposes fines ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 for prostitution-related offenses, with higher penalties for those involving minors, and directs the collection of these fines to the "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund." It eliminates the need to prove that any intended profit was realized in prosecutions and provides affirmative defenses for victims of human trafficking. The legislation also modifies pretrial intervention criteria, establishing a presumption against admission for defendants charged with prostitution-related offenses. This bill is a response 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 in the state.