New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 1270: Eliminates statute of limitations for human trafficking and criminal sexual contact prosecutions and eliminates statute of limitations for civil cases arising from human trafficking.*

Passed both chambers Last action October 29, 2026: Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (79-0-0)

Plain-language summary

S 1270 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Eliminates statute of limitations for human trafficking and criminal sexual contact prosecutions and eliminates statute of limitations for civil cases arising from human trafficking.*. Primary sponsor: Linda Greenstein (Democratic), Renee Burgess (Democratic), Vin Gopal (Democratic), Sterley Stanley (Democratic), Dan Hutchison (Democratic), Shanique Speight (Democratic). It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 29, 2026): Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (79-0-0).

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Linda Greenstein (Democratic); Renee Burgess (Democratic); Vin Gopal (Democratic); Sterley Stanley (Democratic); and 2 more. 18 co-sponsors.