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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Park | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Mike Venezia | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Annette Quijano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Shama Haider | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Carmen Morales | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee