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NJ S1298
NJ S1298Clarifies that any State entity that issues professional or occupational licenses will not require individuals to demonstrate lawful presence in New Jersey to obtain professional or occupational licensure.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill clarifies current law by stating that any entity in New Jersey, including any principal department of the Executive Branch of State government, any entity within any department, and any other entity created to license or otherwise regulate a profession or occupation, will not require an individual to demonstrate lawful presence in New Jersey to obtain a professional or occupational license.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that any New Jersey state entity responsible for issuing professional or occupational licenses, which includes departments within the state government and other bodies created to regulate professions, will no longer be permitted to require individuals to prove they are lawfully present in the United States to obtain such a license, as long as they meet all other standard requirements for that profession or occupation.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1298 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1298_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1298_I1.HTM |
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