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A 479

New Jersey General Assembly bill in Session 2026-2027.

Status: introduced. Latest action: January 13, 2026.

Crimes committed by victim of human trafficking-concerns.

Bill ID NJ-2026-2027-A-479
Session 2026-2027
Status introduced
Committee Judiciary
General Assembly introduced 2026-01-13
Criminal Justice
Summary

Establishes affirmative defense to prosecution for any crime committed by victim of human trafficking under certain circumstances.

Sponsor
Park, Ellen J.
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-13 Status introduced
2026-01-13 Latest Action INT 1RA REF AJU
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