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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 17 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Greenstein | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Renee Burgess | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Vin Gopal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Sterley Stanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Dan Hutchison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Shanique Speight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Rosy Bagolie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Jim Beach | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Tony Bucco | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dawn Fantasia | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Roy Freiman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donlon, Margie, M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Angela McKnight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Carol Murphy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Teresa Ruiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Troy Singleton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Parker Space | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Brian Stack | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Britnee Timberlake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| 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
- Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (79-0-0)
- Substituted for A3384 (ACS)
- Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
- Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
- Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
- Passed by the Senate (40-0)
- Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Recommitted to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
- Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
- Reported from Senate Committee as a Substitute, 2nd Reading
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee