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NJ A4167
NJ A4167Limits use of State, county, and municipal property or funding to support immigrant detention facilities.
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill limits the State, and each political subdivision of the State, from utilizing funds or property to construct, operate, or otherwise support privately and publicly owned immigrant detention facilities. Specifically, the bill prohibits the State and its political subdivisions from: 1) expending funds for the construction, renovation, or repurposing of property into an immigrant detention facility; 2) selling, donating, or leasing property to a private entity or governmental entity for use as an immigrant detention facility; 3) providing funds to a privately-owned immigrant detention facility to assist with the costs related to owning or operating the facility; or 4) paying for the costs related to detaining an individual in an immigrant detention facility that is at least partially owned, or will be owned, by a private entity. Under the bill, the State or political subdivision may still provide health and safety resources to an individual detained in an immigrant detention facility. The bill defines "political subdivision" as a unit or agency of government that derives its authority from the State, including counties and municipalities.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the State of New Jersey and its political subdivisions, which are local government units like counties and municipalities, from using public funds or property to support immigrant detention facilities, whether they are privately or publicly owned. Specifically, it prevents the state and its local governments from spending money to build, renovate, or convert property into detention centers, or from selling, donating, or leasing state or local property for such use. Furthermore, the bill stops them from giving money to privately-owned detention facilities to help with their ownership or operational costs, and from paying for the costs of detaining individuals in facilities that are partly or wholly owned by private entities. However, the bill does allow the state and its political subdivisions to continue providing health and safety resources to individuals held in these facilities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4167 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4500/4167_I1.HTM |
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