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NJ A4313
NJ A4313Allows persons who qualify under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to become law enforcement and corrections officers.
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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 allows persons who have been granted relief under the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to become law enforcement officers, State and county correctional police officers, and juvenile corrections officers. Under current law, a person is required to be a United States citizen as a prerequisite to being appointed as a law enforcement or corrections officer. The DACA program was established by the federal government to protect from deportation certain noncitizens who were brought to the United States as children and allow them to receive work permits. Under this bill, persons who qualify under the DACA program would be eligible to become law enforcement or corrections officers. The bill also clarifies that a person who qualifies under the DACA program and is appointed as a law enforcement or corrections officer would be entitled carry a firearm in the course of the officer's employment and when required by the officer's supervising authority.
AI Summary
This bill allows individuals who have received protection from deportation and work permits under the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to become law enforcement officers, including State and county correctional police officers, and juvenile corrections officers, by removing the current requirement that applicants must be United States citizens. The DACA program, established by the federal government, provides this relief to certain noncitizens who were brought to the United States as children. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that DACA recipients appointed to these positions will be authorized to carry a firearm while on duty and when directed by their supervisors.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4313 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4500/4313_I1.HTM |
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