Establishes protections for immigrants interacting with government agencies; designates "New Jersey Immigrant Trust Act."
This bill establishes the "New Jersey Immigrant Trust Act" to protect immigrants interacting with state and local government agencies. It prohibits public agencies, including law enforcement, schools, hospitals, and shelters, from collecting immigration status information unless strictly necessary for service eligibility. The bill bans state and local law enforcement from assisting federal immigration authorities with detainers, notification requests, or transfers, and requires adoption of policies ensuring sensitive locations remain accessible to all residents regardless of immigration status. It mandates training for law enforcement officials and public awareness campaigns about these protections, with annual reporting requirements for agencies interacting with federal immigration authorities.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Sep 30, 2024
Last action Sep 30, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
2 primary · 15 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Stack
DDemocratic
P
Gordon Johnson
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Zwicker
DDemocratic
Co
Angela McKnight
DDemocratic
Co
Benjie Wimberly
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Smith
DDemocratic
Co
Britnee Timberlake
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Cryan
DDemocratic
Co
John McKeon
DDemocratic
Co
Linda Greenstein
DDemocratic
Co
NP
Nellie Pou
DDemocratic
Co
Nilsa Cruz-Perez
DDemocratic
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