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 mandates the Attorney General to create educational curricula related to human trafficking, including mandatory training for law enforcement, hotel and motel staff, healthcare employees, and judicial personnel.

The bill also emphasizes the importance of human trafficking education in schools by introducing age-appropriate prevention education into middle and high school curricula, as well as incorporating relevant topics into elementary education. Furthermore, it includes provisions for the Attorney General to collaborate with the Commissioner of Transportation to provide training for transportation companies on recognizing and reporting suspected human trafficking. The act is set to take effect six months after its enactment, with anticipatory actions allowed for its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2C:13-12