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NJ A1993

NJ A1993
Concerns collection of data relating to Haitian migrants in NJ.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill directs the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services to collect manage the collection of data on Haitian migrants in New Jersey, no matter their documentation status, from various sources such as federal, State, and local governments, and non-profit organizations. Haitian migrants in New Jersey have fled political unrest and financial trouble to live a safe and prosperous life in this State. Their journeys, whether they be by boat or on foot, are long and dangerous, sometimes leading to injury or death. New Jersey has the fourth largest Haitian-American population in the United States, as about 69,000 Haitian-Americans live in this State. As some of the Haitian migrants living in New Jersey are undocumented, it is difficult to know how many need assistance. Collecting data on Haitian migrants living in New Jersey, no matter their documentation status, will allow the State to help them more efficiently. This bill would take effect on the 60th day following enactment.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services to collect and manage data on Haitian migrants in New Jersey, regardless of their documentation status, using information from various government and non-profit sources. This is to help the state better understand the population of Haitian migrants, many of whom have undertaken dangerous journeys to flee political and financial turmoil in their home country, and to provide them with more efficient assistance. The bill would take effect 60 days after enactment.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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