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Bill > AR87
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
New Jersey has nearly one million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders residing in the State, approximately 10 percent of the State population. Twenty three million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders account for seven percent of the population of the United States. Across the United States, over two million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic in fields such as health care, law enforcement, first responders, transportation, and other service industries. Following the spread of COVID-19 in 2020, there has been a dramatic increase in hate crimes and violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Between March 19, 2020 and February 28, 2021, there were 3,795 firsthand accounts of anti-Asian and Pacific Islander hate crimes reported from the 50 States and the District of Colombia. During that timeframe, race was cited as the primary reason for discrimination, making up over 90 percent of the incidents. In addition, Asian American and Pacific Islander youths under 20 years old made up approximately 13 percent of the victims, and the elderly over 60 years old made up approximately seven percent of the victims. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made significant contributions to America's economy and culture, and they are a significant and important community in New Jersey. They should not live in fear of attack and discrimination, and verbal and physical attacks against these communities are intolerable and should be condemned by all persons of this State.
AI Summary
This resolution, passed by the General Assembly of New Jersey, condemns and denounces all anti-Asian and Pacific Islander sentiment, racism, and ethnic intolerance, acknowledging the significant presence and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to both New Jersey and the United States. It highlights the alarming increase in hate crimes and violence against these communities, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that race was the primary reason for over 90 percent of reported incidents between March 2020 and February 2021, with young people and the elderly being disproportionately affected. The resolution emphasizes that these communities should not live in fear and that verbal and physical attacks against them are unacceptable. Copies of this resolution will be sent to various state and federal officials, including the Governor, Attorney General, and members of the New Jersey congressional delegation, as well as national leaders.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/AR87 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/AR/87_I1.HTM |
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