New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 4215: Upgrades offense of prostitution as patron; directs fines collected to "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund." and "Victims of Crime Compensation Board Account."*
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 4215 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Upgrades offense of prostitution as patron; directs fines collected to "Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund." and "Victims of Crime Compensation Board Account."*. Primary sponsor: Carol Murphy (Democratic), Shama Haider (Democratic), Alixon Collazos-Gill (Democratic). It lists 21 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 29, 2026): Passed by the Assembly (79-0-0).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Murphy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Shama Haider | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Alixon Collazos-Gill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Bob Auth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Aura Dunn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Kevin Egan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Dawn Fantasia | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Vicky Flynn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Roy Freiman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Don Guardian | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Mike Inganamort | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Sampson, William B., IV | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kearney, Vincent M. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sweeney, Marisa | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rowan, Maureen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Antwan McClellan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Greg Myhre | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Brian Rumpf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Alex Sauickie | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Erik Simonsen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Sterley Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Jay Webber | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed by the Assembly (79-0-0)
- Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
- Transferred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee