New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 1354: Replaces references to "alien" and "illegal alien" in statutes with "foreign national" and "undocumented foreign national," respectively; prohibits use of those terms by executive branch agencies.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

A 1354 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Replaces references to "alien" and "illegal alien" in statutes with "foreign national" and "undocumented foreign national," respectively; prohibits use of those terms by executive branch agencies. Primary sponsor: Ellen Park (Democratic), Mike Venezia (Democratic), Annette Quijano (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Ellen Park (Democratic); Mike Venezia (Democratic); Annette Quijano (Democratic). 3 co-sponsors.