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NJ S3747
NJ S3747Requires State Police to develop public database of criminally charged or convicted undocumented immigrants.
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Introduced
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
In Committee
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes the "Right to Know Act," which requires the State Police to develop a database of undocumented immigrants with criminal convictions or charges. Under the bill, the State Police are required to develop and maintain a publicly available list of persons in the State who: have been convicted of or charged with a crime; lack valid documentation of the legal right to be in the United States; and are currently in the custody of a State, county, or municipal correctional facility. The bill also requires that the list include, for each person listed, a photograph of the person, the crime for which the person was convicted or is currently charged, and the location and date of release from custody.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Right to Know Act," mandates that the State Police create and manage a public database containing information on individuals who have been convicted of or charged with a crime, are not legally documented to be in the United States, and are currently held in state, county, or municipal correctional facilities. For each person included in this list, the database will display their photograph, the specific crime they were convicted of or are charged with, and the location and date of their release from custody, providing transparency regarding individuals with criminal records who are also undocumented immigrants.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 03/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3747 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S4000/3747_I1.HTM |
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