New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey A1406: Human trafficking-require AG review Statewide policy regarding investigation
Status: Passed one chamber, October 29, 2026
Requires AG to review Statewide policy regarding investigation of human trafficking.
What the bill says
An Act concerning the investigation of human trafficking and supplementing Title 52 of the Revised Statutes.
From the introduced text, January 13, 2026:
An Act concerning the investigation of human trafficking and supplementing Title 52 of the Revised Statutes. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. a. The Attorney General shall review and revise, as necessary, the Statewide policy regarding the investigation of human trafficking. b. The Attorney General shall consider and address: (1) whether the use of audio or video recording by law enforcement officers conducting undercover investigations of human trafficking would protect the integrity of the investigation and ensure the proper treatment of victims of human trafficking; (2) the implementation of strict policies for dissemination of the audio or video recording, if used, in order to protect victims of human trafficking; (3) the involvement of county prosecutors at the beginning of and throughout human trafficking investigations conducted by county or municipal law enforcement officers in order to address legal challenges as they arise; and (4) any other areas, as determined by the Attorney General. 2. This act shall take effect immediately. STATEMENT This bill requires the Attorney General to review the Statewide policy regarding the investigation of human trafficking. Currently, Attorney General Law Enforcement Directive No. 2012-2 sets forth standards and procedures for the investigation of human trafficking. Under the provisions of this bill, upon the review of the policy, the Attorney …
Sponsors
- Ellen J. Park (D, 37) · primary sponsor
- Yvonne Lopez (D, 19) · primary sponsor
- Tennille R. McCoy (D, 14) · primary sponsor
- Dawn Fantasia (R, 24)
- Robert J. Karabinchak (D, 18)
- Carol A. Murphy (D, 7)
- Luanne M. Peterpaul, Esq. (D, 11)
- William B. Sampson, IV (D, 31)
- Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D, 15)
- Gabriel Rodriguez (D, 33)
- Margie Donlon, M.D. (D, 11)
- Shama A. Haider (D, 37)
Latest actions
- : PA (79-0-0)
- : REP 2RA
- : INT 1RA REF AJU
Votes
- PA (78-1-0) (October 29, 2026): 78 yea, 1 nay, passed
- 3RDG FINAL PASSAGE - Human trafficking-require AG review Statewide policy regarding investigation (October 29, 2026): 79 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Assembly Judiciary Committee: Reported favorably (October 15, 2026): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: CRIMES AND PENALTIES
Common questions
- What is A1406?
- A1406 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Human trafficking-require AG review Statewide policy regarding investigation.
- What does A1406 do?
- In its own words: An Act concerning the investigation of human trafficking and supplementing Title 52 of the Revised Statutes.
- What is the status of A1406?
- Passed one chamber as of October 29, 2026. Latest action: PA (79-0-0) (October 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored A1406?
- Ellen J. Park (D, 37), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for A1406?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1406
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