This New Jersey bill establishes the "Privacy Protection Act" to limit how government agencies and healthcare facilities collect and share certain personal information. It prohibits them from requesting details like immigration status, citizenship, social security numbers, or tax IDs unless necessary for specific public services, benefits, or healthcare delivery (with healthcare exceptions for patient safety). The bill requires written consent in the person's preferred language for sharing any collected data, detailing exactly what will be shared, why, and confirming consent is voluntary without retaliation. It also bans selling or sharing vehicle license plate data except under court orders, subpoenas, or with explicit written consent, and mandates government entities to update privacy policies within one year.
This bill (S 2798) gives New Jersey's Real Estate Appraiser Board authority to revoke, suspend, or fine licensed appraisers and appraisal management companies that knowingly discriminate in residential property appraisals based on race, creed, color, or national origin. It directly affects appraisers and appraisal firms who engage in such discriminatory practices. The Board may take these actions after an investigation confirms violations, must provide written notice and a hearing opportunity under state law, and the law takes effect immediately. This creates specific enforcement tools to address discriminatory appraisal practices in housing.
This bill (S 2188) aims to expand the categories of nonresident children that New Jersey school districts may enroll without requiring tuition payments. It amends existing law to broaden eligibility for tuition-free enrollment, directly affecting nonresident families seeking school placements in New Jersey districts. The bill's text provided focuses on defining terms like "at-risk pupils" and "district income" but does not specify the new category or exact enrollment mechanisms. Key policy changes cannot be detailed from the truncated context, as the substantive expansion of the nonresident enrollment category is not described in the provided text. The bill was introduced in the Senate on January 13, 2026, and referred to the Education Committee.
This bill requires New Jersey's nursing assistant and homemaker-home health aide certification exams to be available in multiple languages, including at minimum English and Spanish. It directly affects individuals seeking these certifications by making the exams accessible to non-English speakers. The law mandates the Department of Health and the New Jersey Board of Nursing to provide translations for all required written and oral exams. The bill takes effect six months after enactment, with rules to be adopted as needed under existing administrative procedures.
S 3115 allows noncitizen teachers holding special teaching certificates to become eligible for tenure in New Jersey public schools. Currently, noncitizens with these certificates can teach but cannot earn tenure, which protects teachers from dismissal without cause. The bill removes this citizenship barrier by amending law to let qualifying noncitizen teachers meet tenure requirements under existing rules (N.J.S.18A:28-5), including counting prior teaching service toward tenure eligibility. It also repeals two sections that previously blocked noncitizen tenure. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
This bill requires New Jersey to make expunged criminal records accessible to non-citizen residents who need them for immigration or naturalization applications. It amends state law to ensure that when a court grants an expungement, the records specified in that order can be provided to the person or their representative upon request for immigration purposes. Currently, expunged records are treated as nonexistent for most purposes, but this creates barriers for non-citizens needing accurate records for federal immigration proceedings. The bill specifically defines "immigration or naturalization matter" to include any U.S. immigration or citizenship-related process. This change directly affects non-citizen residents who have had criminal records expunged but require those records to support immigration status applications.
S 2122 establishes a program requiring New Jersey fire stations to serve as safe havens for victims of sex trafficking and domestic violence. Firefighters would receive specific training to refer victims to emergency shelters, legal aid, victim advocacy services, and community resources, while ensuring services are provided without discrimination based on citizenship status. The bill appropriates $1 million from the General Fund to the Human Trafficking Survivor’s Assistance Fund to implement this program, including firefighter training requirements and victim referral protocols. It directly affects victims of these crimes and firefighters who will facilitate access to critical support services.
This bill creates a public awareness campaign and call center to help New Jersey residents access property tax relief programs. It directly affects eligible homeowners and tenants who qualify for six specific programs, including the Stay NJ Credit, ANCHOR, Homestead, and senior/disabled tax deductions. The campaign will explain eligibility, application steps, and required documents through media and online channels, while the call center provides real-time assistance in English and three other common languages. The bill also requires the Stay NJ Task Force to submit an annual report on program administration.
SR 48 is a non-binding Senate resolution from New Jersey requesting the President and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to prioritize immigration applications for essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. It specifically urges expedited processing for individuals classified as essential - particularly those in healthcare and other critical fields - who are seeking U.S. citizenship or green cards. The resolution does not create new law but formally asks federal agencies to accelerate these applications amid pandemic-related delays. It directly affects immigrant workers in essential sectors who face prolonged processing times under current systems.
This bill, S 2753, would expand New Jersey’s NJ FamilyCare health coverage program to include pregnant undocumented immigrants and their dependent children under age one. Pregnant undocumented immigrants would receive full coverage through the 60 days following their pregnancy, and their children would qualify for coverage until age one - bypassing current rules that limit undocumented immigrants to emergency-only care. The bill requires the state to first seek federal funding for this coverage, and if federal funds aren’t approved, it would rely on state funds. It explicitly states coverage would only be provided in compliance with federal law, defining "undocumented immigrant" as someone unable to verify legal status or lawful presence in the U.S.
