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NJ S4950
Bill
Status
12/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Britnee Timberlake
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AI Summary
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Restricts deployment of New Jersey National Guard into active duty combat unless Congress has declared war or explicitly called forth the Guard to execute federal laws, repel invasion, or suppress insurrection
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Prohibits state, county, and local law enforcement from assisting federal authorities with civil immigration enforcement, providing non-public personal information, or honoring immigration detainers without Attorney General approval, with exceptions for violent offenders and those with final removal orders
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Requires all state and local government entities to immediately report any federal cooperation requests to the Attorney General's Office and await approval before taking action
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Mandates the Attorney General to develop training materials on the Anti-Commandeering Doctrine within 180 days, with state reimbursement for local training costs and annual certification requirements
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Allows the Legislature to pass concurrent resolutions identifying federal policies as unconstitutional commandeering, triggering Attorney General investigation and potential legal action to block enforcement
Legislative Description
"New Jersey Sovereignty Act"; places certain limitations on deployment of National Guard; directs law enforcement to maintain independence from federal government; requires reporting of certain federal government requests.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
12/8/2025