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Bill > A174
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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
The bill prohibits State funds from being used to provide legal assistance or legal services to individuals facing detention or deportation based on their immigration status. The bill prohibits this funding directly, or under the terms of any contract with, or grant to, any public agency or nonprofit entity providing for such assistance or services. The purpose of this bill is to prevent State funds from being used to support an Office of Immigration Protection, or another organization or entity with a mission of offering legal assistance or legal services to protect immigrants. The Fiscal Year 2019 Budget, as proposed by Governor Murphy, includes language providing for an amount not to exceed $2,100,000 to be appropriated for Legal Services of New Jersey -- Legal Assistance in Civil Matters, based on actual or anticipated caseloads, for the provision of legal assistance to individuals facing detention or deportation based on their immigration status.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the use of state funds to provide legal assistance or legal services to individuals who are facing detention or deportation due to their immigration status, regardless of whether the funds are given directly or through contracts or grants to public agencies or nonprofit organizations. This measure aims to prevent state money from supporting entities like an "Office of Immigration Protection" or similar groups that offer legal help to immigrants in these situations, and it specifically addresses a proposed $2,100,000 appropriation from the Fiscal Year 2019 budget that was intended for such services.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A174 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A0500/174_I1.HTM |
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