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NJ S3521

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Britnee Timberlake

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits New Jersey state, county, and municipal law enforcement from stopping, questioning, arresting, or detaining individuals solely based on immigration status or suspected federal civil immigration law violations

  • Bars law enforcement agencies from entering into or maintaining Section 287(g) agreements with federal immigration authorities and limits cooperation with ICE to cases involving violent offenses, recent indictable crimes, or final federal removal orders signed by a judge

  • Requires all law enforcement agencies to establish procedures for processing T-visa and U-visa certifications for crime and trafficking victims within 120 days of receiving requests

  • Mandates prosecutors advise defendants at initial court appearances about potential immigration consequences and Vienna Convention consular notification rights, and prohibits presenting immigration status evidence to juries unless relevant to the charged crime

  • Requires annual reporting to the Attorney General on all instances of law enforcement assistance to federal immigration authorities, with consolidated reports published on the Department of Law and Public Safety website

Legislative Description

Codifies AG directive, "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities."

2nd Reading in the Senate

Last Action

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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