S.2234

Establishes Office of New Americans in Department of Human Services.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Establishes Office of New Americans in New Jersey Department of Human Services to support immigrants and refugees.

This bill establishes the Office of New Americans within the New Jersey Department of Human Services to support immigrants and refugees. The office will administer services, engage with immigrant and refugee communities, and provide policy guidance to other state agencies. It will also conduct research on New Americans' demographics and language needs, and offer legal services to low-income New Americans. The office will use personal information only for administering services and will not disclose it except as required by law or court order.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee