This bill establishes the New Jersey Human Trafficking Criminal Registry, which will provide the public with information about individuals convicted of specific human trafficking offenses who are currently incarcerated, on parole, or participating in a residential community release program. The registry will be organized into four categories, detailing information such as the individual's name, sentence, place of incarceration, parole eligibility, and criminal history. Additionally, the bill includes provisions that protect real estate professionals from liability for failing to disclose information from the registry.

Moreover, the bill mandates the development of educational curricula related to human trafficking for various stakeholders, including law enforcement, healthcare employees, and educators. The Attorney General, in collaboration with other state departments, will implement training programs to enhance awareness and response to human trafficking cases. This includes mandatory training for police officers, hotel and motel staff, and healthcare facility employees, as well as the introduction of age-appropriate human trafficking prevention education in schools. The bill aims to strengthen the state's response to human trafficking through improved education and awareness initiatives.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2C:13-12