New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 3946: Expands criminal and civil penalties for human trafficking, and expands human trafficking training requirements for law enforcement. *

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

Plain-language summary

S 3946 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Expands criminal and civil penalties for human trafficking, and expands human trafficking training requirements for law enforcement. *. Primary sponsor: Angela McKnight (Democratic), Tony Bucco (Republican), Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), Linda Carter (Democratic), Tennille McCoy (Democratic). It lists 45 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 29, 2026): Passed by the Assembly (79-0-0).

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Angela McKnight (Democratic); Tony Bucco (Republican); Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic); Linda Carter (Democratic); and 1 more. 45 co-sponsors.