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NJ S4848

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Benjie Wimberly

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

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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