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NJ A4070

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Annette Quijano

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits New Jersey government entities from collecting immigration status, citizenship status, place of birth, social security number, or individual taxpayer identification number unless necessary for administering public services, benefits, programs, or professional licensing

  • Restricts government entities from selling, sharing, or transferring automated license plate recognition information except to other government entities, pursuant to judicial orders/warrants, or to law enforcement agencies that certify the data will not be used for civil immigration enforcement

  • Prohibits health care facilities from collecting immigration-related personal information unless necessary for safe delivery of health care services, billing, or assessing eligibility for public programs

  • Requires written consent with specific disclosures before sharing protected information, including the exact record being shared, purpose, recipient, and statements that consent is voluntary and may be revoked

  • Makes violations subject to injunctive relief and civil liability for damages; government entities must provide 90-day notice to affected individuals when compelled to disclose protected information pursuant to judicial orders or federal law

Legislative Description

Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information.

2nd Reading in the Assembly

Last Action

Assembly Floor Amendment Passed (Quijano)

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Preparedness Committee2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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