Establishes Office of New Americans in Department of Human Services.
This bill establishes the Office of New Americans within New Jersey's Department of Human Services to support immigrants, refugees, and their children. The office will serve as a central hub for expertise and data, providing technical assistance, training, and recommendations to other state agencies on issues affecting these communities. It also mandates that hiring decisions for the office consider candidates with lived experience or work history in New American communities. The legislation aims to improve access to services and foster successful integration for these residents.
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Introduction
May 2026
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Governor
Introduced May 4, 2026
Last action May 4, 2026
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May 4, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Annette Quijano
DDemocratic
Co
Carmen Morales
DDemocratic
Co
Shama Haider
DDemocratic
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