Establishes "New Jersey Migrant and Refugee Assistance Act."
This bill establishes the "New Jersey Migrant and Refugee Assistance Act" to create a coordination program within the Department of Human Services. The program connects migrants (individuals relocating from other countries) and refugees (granted federal refugee status) with existing public assistance resources like housing, healthcare, job training, education, and legal services. It requires the Department to collaborate with local governments and community groups, conduct multilingual outreach, and submit annual reports tracking program effectiveness and service numbers. The bill directly affects migrants and refugees in New Jersey seeking support to integrate into state services.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026
Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee
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Shanique Speight
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