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NJ S3522
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Teresa Ruiz
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Privacy Protection Act" in New Jersey, prohibiting government entities and health care facilities from requesting immigration status, citizenship status, place of birth, social security number, or individual taxpayer identification number unless necessary to assess eligibility for or administer public services, benefits, programs, or professional licenses
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Restricts sale, sharing, or transfer of automated license plate recognition information by government entities, with exceptions for sharing with other government entities when permitted by law, pursuant to valid judicial orders or warrants, or with law enforcement agencies that certify the information will not be used for civil immigration enforcement
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Excludes covered personal information from the state's open public records act and prohibits disclosure except when required by federal or state law, pursuant to judicial orders or warrants, or with written consent from the individual
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Requires government entities to notify individuals within 90 days when compelled to disclose their protected information or license plate data, detailing what was shared, with whom, and the legal basis for disclosure
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Creates civil liability for government entities that knowingly obtain, disclose, or use protected information for unauthorized purposes, allowing affected individuals to seek injunctive relief and damages in Superior Court
Legislative Description
Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information.
2nd Reading in the Senate
Last Action
Senate Amendment (23-15) (Ruiz)
2/24/2026