New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 306: Replaces references to "alien" and "illegal alien" in statutes with "noncitizen" and "undocumented noncitizen," respectively; prohibits use of those terms by executive branch agencies.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

Plain-language summary

S 306 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Replaces references to "alien" and "illegal alien" in statutes with "noncitizen" and "undocumented noncitizen," respectively; prohibits use of those terms by executive branch agencies. Primary sponsor: Nilsa Cruz-Perez (Democratic), Raj Mukherji (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Nilsa Cruz-Perez (Democratic); Raj Mukherji (Democratic). 3 co-sponsors.