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NJ S3792

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Teresa Ruiz

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds "immigration status" and "citizenship status" as protected categories under New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination (N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq.)
  • Defines "citizenship status" as an individual's status as a citizen or national of the United States or another country
  • Defines "immigration status" to include categories such as naturalized citizen, permanent resident, asylee, refugee, work authorization holder, or undocumented individual
  • Preserves existing federal law exceptions allowing legitimate distinctions between citizens, non-citizens, and immigrants when required by federal law or necessary to promote the national interest
  • Extends protections to employment, housing, public accommodations, and other areas already covered by the Law Against Discrimination

Legislative Description

Enhances protections under Law Against Discrimination for immigrants and persons who are not United States citizens.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/5/2026

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