Immigration (Citizenship & Naturalization)

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 26, 2026

S 4523: Requires Secretary of State and Chief Administrator of MVC to conduct audit of certain voter registrations and annual audits thereafter; requires proof of citizenship for voter registration at MVC.

This bill requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to ask for proof of citizenship from anyone applying for a driver's license or state ID card. If an applicant provides documentation proving they are a U.S. citizen and is not already on the voter rolls, their information will be automatically sent to local election officials to register them to vote. The law also mandates that the Secretary of State and the MVC conduct annual audits of these voter registrations. Applicants retain the right to decline automatic voter registration, and the bill does not change the existing rules for who is eligible to vote in the state.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates proof of citizenship for state IDs, restricting access to services for non-citizens and limiting immigrant integration.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 22, 2026

S 4483: Repeals law prohibiting collection and sharing of certain personal information.

This bill repeals the Privacy Protection Act, which currently restricts New Jersey government agencies and healthcare facilities from collecting specific personal data such as immigration status, citizenship, and Social Security numbers. By removing these restrictions, the legislation allows these entities to gather and share such information more freely, particularly when it may assist law enforcement or administrative processes. The act also eliminates the prohibition on selling or sharing automated license plate recognition data, while simultaneously removing the requirement for agencies to develop compliance policies and the legal ability for private citizens to sue for violations. Ultimately, the bill shifts the legal framework to permit broader data collection without the previous privacy constraints.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill removes privacy protections for immigration and SSN data, enabling broader government collection and sharing that restricts individual rights and expands surveillance capabilities.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill repeals privacy protections limiting data collection on immigration status, thereby increasing state enforcement capabilities and restricting immigrant privacy.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill weakens data privacy protections by repealing restrictions on collecting and sharing sensitive personal information like immigration status and SSNs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Citizenship & Naturalization Data Privacy

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 7, 2026

A 5005: Prohibits undocumented student from receiving Tuition Aid Grant and Summer Tuition Aid Grant.

This bill prohibits undocumented students in New Jersey from receiving the State Tuition Aid Grant and Summer Tuition Aid Grant. While it maintains eligibility for other financial aid programs permitted by federal law, it specifically bars access to these two state-funded grants for students without lawful immigration status. The legislation requires the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority and the Secretary of Higher Education to update application procedures to verify citizenship or eligible noncitizen status before awarding these specific grants.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts financial aid access for undocumented students, limiting educational opportunities and funding support.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts access to state-funded tuition grants for undocumented students, limiting immigrant educational services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Citizenship & Naturalization DACA & Dreamers Driver Licenses & IDs

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate May 21, 2026

S 4132: Clarifies MVC voter registration prompts for certain persons.

This bill amends New Jersey law to prohibit the Motor Vehicle Commission from prompting non-citizens to register to vote during driver's license or ID applications. It establishes a system where the MVC automatically shares the contact and citizenship information of applicants who provide proof of U.S. citizenship with the state election office, provided those individuals are not already registered. Once the election office verifies eligibility, it registers the person to vote and sends a notice allowing them to decline or affiliate with a political party. The legislation explicitly states that the MVC cannot request citizenship documents solely for voter registration purposes and that existing voter registration rules remain unchanged.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts immigrant access to voter registration services by prohibiting prompts for non-citizens and limits their ability to register.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Mar 19, 2026

AJR 164: Urges US Senate to pass federal "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act."

This New Jersey joint resolution urges the U.S. Senate to pass the federal Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require states to collect documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering voters for federal elections. The bill aims to address concerns about noncitizens being incorrectly registered to vote through state driver's license and automatic voter registration systems by mandating stricter identity verification procedures. Under the proposed federal law, states would need to verify citizenship using accepted documents such as passports, military IDs, or birth records, and would gain access to federal databases to maintain accurate voter rolls. The resolution is sponsored by Assemblyman Gregory P. McGuckin and directs copies to congressional leadership and all members of Congress from New Jersey.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates stricter citizenship verification for voter registration, which restricts immigrant access to voting and increases state-level immigration enforcement cooperation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 313: "Restoring the Representation of Legal Residents Act;" requires Secretary of State to adjust census apportionment and redistricting data to remove illegal alien population for apportionment and redistricting purposes in this State.

The "Restoring the Representation of Legal Residents Act" requires New Jersey's Secretary of State to adjust census data used for redistricting by excluding undocumented immigrants. It mandates using specific datasets - including U.S. Census citizenship data and New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission records - to create an adjusted population count for determining congressional, state legislative, county, municipal, and school district boundaries. This adjustment would apply to all districting processes in the state, replacing the standard census count that includes all residents. The bill specifies that if the federal Census Bureau provides a legal-resident-only count, that data would be used instead of the state-adjusted version.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExcludes undocumented immigrants from census data used for redistricting, reducing their political representation and limiting immigrant protections per bill language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 509: Provides for agreement between Secretary of State and AOC to match information in Statewide voter registration system with certain jury records in order to identify and remove ineligible non-citizen voter registrants from system.

This bill requires New Jersey's Secretary of State to match the Statewide voter registration system with jury records to identify and remove non-citizen voter registrants. Specifically, it mandates an agreement with the courts to cross-check voter data against juror records - including requests for excuses based on non-citizenship - to remove ineligible registrations. The matching applies retroactively to all available jury records since 1994, when New Jersey allowed voter registration at driver's license offices. This process aims to improve the accuracy of voter rolls by ensuring only eligible citizens remain registered.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates removal of non-citizen voter registrants, restricting immigrant voting rights. Explicitly limits non-citizen participation in elections, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 323: "Protecting Legally-Present Youngsters' Limited Educational Resources Act"; requires students who are not U.S. citizens or legal immigrants to pay tuition to attend public schools.

This New Jersey bill (A 323) requires public school districts to charge tuition to students who are not U.S. citizens or legal immigrants, while allowing citizens and legal immigrants to attend free. Specifically, schools must verify a child's citizenship or immigration status before enrollment; students without documentation must pay annual tuition of at least $1,000 per year. Districts must report the number of tuition-paying students and collected funds in school report cards, and post this data online. The bill directly affects non-citizen students, including undocumented children, and aims to shift educational costs away from taxpayers by requiring tuition payments from this group.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationMandates tuition for non-citizens in public schools, restricting educational access for immigrant students and limiting free attendance for a specific group.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRequires non-citizens/non-legal immigrants to pay tuition for public education, restricting access to a state service as defined by the topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Citizenship & Naturalization DACA & Dreamers Driver Licenses & IDs

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 330: "Public Charge Transparency Act"; requires State entities which provide government assistance to inquire and record beneficiary's citizenship or immigration status and report cost of government assistance to illegal aliens.

This bill requires New Jersey state and local agencies that provide government assistance (like food, healthcare, housing, or utilities) to ask beneficiaries about their citizenship or immigration status and document it. Agencies must submit monthly, aggregated reports to the Department of Health showing the cost of assistance provided to individuals who cannot prove lawful presence (defined as "illegal aliens" under the bill), with all data made publicly available online. It mandates that applicants provide proof of status to receive aid and prohibits false statements about immigration status, with violations punishable as a fourth-degree crime. The bill directly affects agencies receiving state funding and people applying for state-provided benefits.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRequires agencies to document immigration status and report costs for 'illegal aliens' accessing services, restricting access to state assistance for undocumented immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

ACR 23: Expresses support for "Equal Representation Act."

This resolution (ACR 23) expresses the New Jersey Legislature's support for H.R. 7109, the "Equal Representation Act," a federal bill that would require a citizenship question on the U.S. census and change how congressional seats and electoral votes are apportioned. The proposed bill aims to base representation on the U.S. citizen population only, rather than the current method that counts all residents - including noncitizens like undocumented immigrants. Currently, census data used for apportionment includes all people living in the U.S., which supporters argue dilutes representation for citizens in areas with larger noncitizen populations. The resolution itself has no legal effect but formally urges the U.S. Senate to pass H.R. 7109, which the House approved in May 2024.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationSupports federal bill excluding noncitizens from census apportionment, reducing immigrant political influence and potential state resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization

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