New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey S4611: Weston's Law-extend crime of human trafficking, include recruiting/coercing juv
Status: In committee, October 1, 2026
"Weston's Law"; extends crime of human trafficking to include recruiting or coercing juvenile to join gang or drug trafficking scheme.
What the bill says
An Act concerning human trafficking and drug trafficking, designated as Westons Law, and amending various parts of statutory law.
From the introduced text, October 1, 2026:
An Act concerning human trafficking and drug trafficking, designated as Westons Law, and amending various parts of statutory law. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. Section 1 of P.L.2015, c.89 (C.2A:4A-26.1) is amended to read as follows: 1. a. A prosecutor seeking waiver of jurisdiction of a juvenile delinquency case by the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part to an appropriate court and prosecuting authority without the consent of the juvenile shall file a motion within 60 days after the receipt of the complaint, which time may be extended for good cause shown. The motion shall be accompanied by a written statement of reasons clearly setting forth the facts used in assessing all factors contained in paragraph (3) of subsection c. of this section, together with an explanation as to how evaluation of those facts support waiver for each particular juvenile. b. At a hearing, the court shall receive the evidence offered by the State and by the juvenile. The State shall provide proof to satisfy the requirements set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection c. of this section. The court also shall review whether the State considered the factors set forth in paragraph (3) of subsection c. of this section. c. Except as provided in paragraph (3) …
Sponsors
- Holly T. Schepisi (R, 39) · primary sponsor
- Angela V. McKnight (D, 31) · primary sponsor
- Anthony M. Bucco (R, 25)
Latest actions
- : INT 1RS REF SJU
Subjects: CRIMES AND PENALTIES
Common questions
- What is S4611?
- S4611 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Weston's Law-extend crime of human trafficking, include recruiting/coercing juv.
- What does S4611 do?
- In its own words: An Act concerning human trafficking and drug trafficking, designated as Westons Law, and amending various parts of statutory law.
- What is the status of S4611?
- In committee as of October 1, 2026. Latest action: INT 1RS REF SJU (October 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored S4611?
- Holly T. Schepisi (R, 39), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for S4611?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4611
Source: official New Jersey record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.