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NJ S4848
Bill
Status
Introduced
11/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Benjie Wimberly
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AI Summary
- Allows individuals with expunged criminal records to request access to those records for use in immigration or naturalization matters
- Records must be made available to the person or their representative upon request specifically for federal immigration proceedings
- Addresses the issue where federal immigration authorities may still consider expunged convictions, even though New Jersey treats expunged records as if they never occurred
- Defines "immigration or naturalization matter" as any law, action, filing, or proceeding related to a person's immigration or citizenship status in the United States
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment, with the Attorney General and Administrative Director of the Courts authorized to take anticipatory administrative action for implementation
Legislative Description
Requires expunged records to be accessible for immigration purposes.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
11/10/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary11/10/2025
Full Bill Text
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