A 5664 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

"Unifying Families and Bringing Them Home Act"; requires AG to establish program to relocated persons unlawfully in State.

This bill, the "Unifying Families and Bringing Them Home Act," requires New Jersey's Attorney General to establish a program covering relocation costs for immigrants unlawfully present in the state and their immediate family members (spouse, domestic partner, children under 21, or legal ward) who consent to the move. The program would relocate participants to their country of origin or an approved settlement country, and the state would not share information with federal authorities if the only violation is immigration-related. Individuals who reenter New Jersey unlawfully after using the program face a fourth-degree crime charge (up to 18 months in jail or $10,000 fine) and must repay the state for relocation costs. The goal is to reduce state expenses for services like education and healthcare while facilitating voluntary relocation.
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May 2025
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Introduced May 8, 2025 Last action May 8, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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Paul Kanitra
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