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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vin Gopal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Troy Singleton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Jim Beach | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Tony Bucco | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Teresa Ruiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Parker Space | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Brian Stack | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
- Passed by the Senate (40-0)
- Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
- Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee