New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 2565: Permits victims and witnesses of human trafficking to testify in criminal proceedings via closed circuit television; permits judge to make motion to seek closed circuit testimony.

Passed one chamber Last action June 30, 2026: Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

S 2565 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Permits victims and witnesses of human trafficking to testify in criminal proceedings via closed circuit television; permits judge to make motion to seek closed circuit testimony. Primary sponsor: Vin Gopal (Democratic), Troy Singleton (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 30, 2026): Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Vin Gopal (Democratic); Troy Singleton (Democratic). 6 co-sponsors.