New Jersey S3946: Human Trafficking-expand crime & eliminates statue of limitations; approp $1M

What the bill says

An Act concerning human trafficking, amending and supplementing various parts of the statutory law, 1 [ADDED: and] 1 repealing section 11 of P.L.2013, c.51 1[, and making an appropriation]1.

From the amended text, October 22, 2026:

An Act concerning human trafficking, amending and supplementing various parts of the statutory law, 1 [ADDED: and] 1 repealing section 11 of P.L.2013, c.51 1[, and making an appropriation]1. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. Section 1 P.L.1959, c.90 (2A:53A-7) is amended to read as follows: 1. a. No nonprofit corporation, society or association organized exclusively for religious, charitable or educational purposes or its trustees, directors, officers, employees, agents, servants or volunteers shall, except as is hereinafter set forth, be liable to respond in damages to any person who shall suffer damage from the negligence of any agent or servant of such corporation, society or association, where such person is a beneficiary, to whatever degree, of the works of such nonprofit corporation, society or association; provided, however, that such immunity from liability shall not extend to any person who shall suffer damage from the negligence of such corporation, society, or association or of its agents or servants where such person is one unconcerned in and unrelated to and outside of the benefactions of such corporation, society or association. Nothing in this subsection shall be deemed to grant immunity to any health care provider, in the practice of his profession, who is a compensated employee, agent or servant of any nonprofit …

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Sponsors

• Angela V. McKnight (D, 31) · primary sponsor
• Anthony M. Bucco (R, 25) · primary sponsor
• Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D, 15) · primary sponsor
• Linda S. Carter (D, 22) · primary sponsor
• Tennille R. McCoy (D, 14) · primary sponsor
• Renee C. Burgess (D, 28)
• Parker Space (R, 24)
• Vincent J. Polistina (R, 2)
• Carmen F. Amato, Jr. (R, 9)
• Andrew Zwicker (D, 16)
• James W. Holzapfel (R, 10)
• Latham Tiver (R, 8)

Latest actions

1. October 29, 2026: PA (79-0-0)
2. October 29, 2026: SUB FOR A4796 (2R)
3. October 22, 2026: REP/ACA 2RA
4. October 15, 2026: REP/ACA REF AAP
5. October 15, 2026: TRANS AJU
6. June 30, 2026: R/A REF APS
7. June 30, 2026: PS (39-0)
8. June 28, 2026: REP/SCA 2RS
9. June 11, 2026: REF SBA
10. June 11, 2026: REP 2RS

Votes

• PA (78-0-0) (October 29, 2026): 78 yea, 0 nay, passed
• 3RDG FINAL PASSAGE - Human Trafficking-expand crime & eliminates statue of limitations; approp $1M (October 29, 2026): 79 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Assembly Appropriations Committee: Reported with committee amendments (Aca) (October 22, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Assembly Judiciary Committee: Reported with committee amendments (Aca) (October 15, 2026): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
• 3RDG FINAL PASSAGE - Human Trafficking-expand crime & eliminates statue of limitations; approp $1M (June 30, 2026): 39 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee: Reported with committee amendments (Sca) (June 28, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is S3946?

S3946 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Human Trafficking-expand crime & eliminates statue of limitations; approp $1M.

What does S3946 do?

In its own words: An Act concerning human trafficking, amending and supplementing various parts of the statutory law, 1 [ADDED: and] 1 repealing section 11 of P.L.2013, c.51 1[, and making an appropriation]1.

What is the status of S3946?

Passed one chamber as of October 29, 2026. Latest action: PA (79-0-0) (October 29, 2026).

Who sponsored S3946?

Angela V. McKnight (D, 31), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S3946?

On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3946