S 3792 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Enhances protections under Law Against Discrimination for immigrants and persons who are not United States citizens.

This bill expands New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination to explicitly include immigration status and citizenship status as protected categories, ensuring immigrants and non-citizens receive the same legal protections against discrimination as current residents. The legislation amends existing state statutes to prohibit discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on these statuses, while allowing distinctions only when required by federal law or national interest. By updating legal definitions and declarations within the state's anti-discrimination framework, the bill aims to provide clearer legal grounds for individuals to seek remedies for discrimination without needing to prove citizenship.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 5, 2026 Last action Mar 5, 2026
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