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. Additionally, it introduces the crimes of "leader of a prostitution network," classified as a second-degree crime, and "participant in a prostitution network," classified as a third-degree crime, with affirmative defenses available for victims of human trafficking.

Moreover, the bill establishes that funds collected from prostitution-related offenses will be allocated to the "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund" and amends the criteria for pretrial intervention, creating a presumption against admission for defendants charged with prostitution-related offenses. It emphasizes that the state does not need to prove that profits were realized from prostitution activities for a conviction. Overall, this legislation aims to strengthen the legal framework surrounding prostitution, enhance penalties for exploitation and trafficking, and provide better protections for victims, responding to findings from the State Commission of Investigation's report on human trafficking in New Jersey.