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NJ S1689

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Parker Space

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all New Jersey employers to verify employment eligibility of new hires through the federal E-Verify system within 90 days of the date of hire

  • Prohibits employers from intentionally or knowingly employing unauthorized aliens, with the Attorney General or county prosecutors investigating complaints and verifying immigration status through federal databases

  • Establishes escalating penalties: $10,000 per unauthorized alien plus 3-year probation for first violation; $20,000 per unauthorized alien plus 5-year probation for second violation; $30,000 per unauthorized alien for third violation

  • Creates a rebuttable presumption protecting employers who use E-Verify or comply in good faith with federal employment verification requirements under 8 U.S.C. §1324b

  • Requires the Attorney General to maintain a public database on the AG's website of employers found in violation of the act

Legislative Description

"New Jersey Jobs Protection Act"; requires verification of employment.

Labor

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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