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NJ A3092

NJ A3092
Requires State agencies update demographic data collection methods on Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, North African, and South Asian and Indian Diaspora residents of this State.


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Introduced
03/07/2022
In Committee
11/07/2022
Crossed Over
01/08/2024
Passed
01/08/2024
Dead
Vetoed
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires State agencies update demographic data collection methods on Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, North African, and South Asian and Indian Diaspora residents of this State.

AI Summary

This bill requires state agencies in New Jersey to update their demographic data collection methods to include separate categories and tabulations for major Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, North African, and South Asian and Indian Diaspora ethnic groups, as well as primary language spoken at home and ethnic group or ancestry. The data collected must be published regularly and made publicly available, with personal identifying information kept confidential. This change aims to better capture the diversity within these communities and provide more detailed information to help target programs and services to meet their needs.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (25-4) (on 01/08/2024)

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