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A 4960

Makes supplemental appropriation of $75,000 to Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by John Azzariti and 2 co-sponsors

New Jersey allocates $75,000 supplemental funding to assist human trafficking survivors through expanded support services and programs.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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Bill Summary · A 4960

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 4960 appropriates an additional $75,000 to New Jersey's Human Trafficking Survivor's Assistance Fund. This is a supplemental funding measure introduced by three Assembly members and currently under review in the Public Safety and Preparedness Committee.

Why is this important

Human trafficking survivor assistance funds provide critical support for survivors' immediate needs—shelter, medical care, counseling, and legal services—as they rebuild their lives. Supplemental appropriations like this indicate legislative recognition that existing funding may be insufficient to meet current demand for these essential services.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding necessity justification: The bill does not specify whether this $75,000 addresses a documented gap in current services, a waiting list, or expansion of programs, which may influence legislative debate
  • Budget constraints: Any supplemental appropriation requires identifying funding sources or drawing from reserves, which could face scrutiny in broader budgetary discussions
  • Program effectiveness data: Legislators may request evidence that the current fund is efficiently deployed before committing additional resources

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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