New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 4796: Expands criminal and civil penalties for human trafficking, and expands human trafficking training requirements for law enforcement.*
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 4796 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on March 23, 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: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), Linda Carter (Democratic), Tennille McCoy (Democratic). It lists 26 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 29, 2026): Substituted by S3946 (3R).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Linda Carter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Tennille McCoy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Brian Bergen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Rob Clifton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Aura Dunn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dawn Fantasia | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Vicky Flynn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Roy Freiman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Shama Haider | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Dan Hutchison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Mike Inganamort | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Bailey, David, Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Melinda Kane | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Brennan, Katie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jim Kennedy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Yvonne Lopez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Kearney, Vincent M. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donlon, Margie, M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sweeney, Marisa | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Carol Murphy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Greg Myhre | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Bhalla, Ravi S. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Heather Simmons | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Shanique Speight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Sterley Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Mike Venezia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Substituted by S3946 (3R)
- Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
- Transferred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee