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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 26 · Republican 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela McKnight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Tony Bucco | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Linda Carter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Tennille McCoy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Jim Beach | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Brian Bergen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Jon Bramnick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Renee Burgess | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Rob Clifton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Joe Cryan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| 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 |
| Vin Gopal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Linda Greenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Shama Haider | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Jim Holzapfel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Dan Hutchison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Mike Inganamort | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Amato, Carmen F., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| 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) | — | — |
| John McKeon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Raj Mukherji | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Carol Murphy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Greg Myhre | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Joe Pennacchio | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Vince Polistina | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Bhalla, Ravi S. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Gerry Scharfenberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Heather Simmons | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Troy Singleton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Parker Space | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Shanique Speight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Brian Stack | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Sterley Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Doug Steinhardt | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Britnee Timberlake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Latham Tiver | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Mike Venezia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Andrew Zwicker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“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)
- Substituted for A4796 (2R)
- 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
- Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
- Passed by the Senate (39-0)
- 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