Establishes protections for immigrants interacting with government agencies; designates "New Jersey Immigrant Trust Act."
This bill, known as the New Jersey Immigrant Trust Act, prohibits state and local government agencies from collecting immigration status information unless strictly necessary for service eligibility and from assisting federal immigration authorities. It requires government entities to adopt policies protecting sensitive locations like schools, hospitals, and shelters from immigration enforcement activities, ensuring immigrants can access public services without fear. The law mandates law enforcement training on these restrictions, prohibits detaining individuals based on immigration status, and requires annual reporting on interactions with federal immigration authorities. It also establishes a public awareness campaign to inform immigrants of their rights under the law.
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Introduction
Oct 2024
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Introduced Oct 24, 2024
Last action Oct 24, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee
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4 primary · 30 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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District
P
Alixon Collazos-Gill
DDemocratic
P
Eliana Pintor Marin
DDemocratic
P
Ellen Park
DDemocratic
P
Gabe Rodriguez
DDemocratic
Co
Annette Quijano
DDemocratic
Co
Anthony Verrelli
DDemocratic
Co
Avi Schnall
DDemocratic
Co
Barbara McCann Stamato
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Moen
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Spearman
DDemocratic
Co
Carmen Morales
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Murphy
DDemocratic
Co
Cleopatra Tucker
DDemocratic
Co
Garnet Hall
DDemocratic
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