New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 2959: Prohibits employment of illegal aliens and requires use of E-Verify program in public contracts.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 2959 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits employment of illegal aliens and requires use of E-Verify program in public contracts. Primary sponsor: Erik Peterson (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Peterson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| John DiMaio | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Dawn Fantasia | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Paul Kanitra | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Greg McGuckin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Greg Myhre | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
“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 Labor Committee