All Roll Calls
Yes: 75 • No: 35
New JerseyA4070221st Legislature (2026-2027)HouseWALLET
Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information.
Sponsored By: Louis D. Greenwald (Democratic), John F. McKeon (Democratic), Ellen J. Park (Democratic), Annette Quijano (Democratic), M. Teresa Ruiz (Democratic), Andrew Zwicker (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Drivers’ records protected from immigration enforcement
Beginning March 25, 2026, New Jersey agencies and the Motor Vehicle Commission face limits on using drivers’ personal records for immigration enforcement. They cannot use or disclose that information to law enforcement for these purposes without informed consent or a valid court warrant or order. The Commission can release only the information specifically requested by the warrant or order. Federal law overrides these limits when the rules conflict.
Notice and lawsuits for government data misuse
Beginning March 25, 2026, agencies must notify people within 90 days after releasing covered personal or plate reader data under federal law, a court order, or a warrant. The notice must identify the information, recipient, and legal basis for release. Notice is not required when it would compromise a criminal investigation. Affected people, personal representatives, or guardians can sue in New Jersey Superior Court when an agency knowingly collects, discloses, or uses covered data for an unauthorized purpose. Courts can order the agency to stop and award damages; the law sets no fixed damages amount.
Stronger privacy for drivers’ plate reader data
Beginning March 25, 2026, New Jersey agencies generally cannot sell, share, or transfer automated license plate reader data. Exceptions allow legally authorized government sharing, valid court orders or warrants, and qualifying written consent. Sharing with another jurisdiction’s police for a criminal investigation requires certification against civil immigration enforcement, improper further sharing, and searchable access. The receiving agency must also follow New Jersey’s restrictions and data-security requirements. Vendors must follow the same limits; compliant handling for an agency is not treated as a sale or transfer. Cross-jurisdiction sharing agreements are public records, and the Attorney General can stop sharing or access when another jurisdiction misuses data.
Stronger privacy protections for government service users
Beginning March 25, 2026, New Jersey agencies generally cannot collect immigration status, citizenship status, birthplace, Social Security numbers, or taxpayer identification numbers. Collection is allowed when needed for public services, benefits, programs, professional qualifications, or licenses, or required by law. Federal law and valid court orders or warrants can override these limits. Covered information kept for those services is generally shielded from public-record requests and disclosure. Release is allowed when required by law or a valid court order or warrant, or with knowing written consent. Election agencies also have an exception for a candidate’s citizenship when citizenship is required for office. Consent must name the information, purpose, and recipient, be voluntary without retaliation, and allow withdrawal without undoing earlier disclosures. Agencies must update their privacy policies as soon as possible, no later than March 25, 2027, and post changes prominently online.
Stronger privacy protections for health care patients
Beginning April 1, 2027, New Jersey health care facilities generally cannot collect patients’ immigration status, citizenship status, birthplace, Social Security numbers, or taxpayer identification numbers. Collection remains allowed for safe care, including billing and discharge, legal requirements, or public services, benefits, and programs. Facilities can still keep complete medical records under federal health privacy law. Covered sensitive information kept for health services, benefits, or programs is generally shielded from public-record requests and disclosure. Release requires a legal requirement, valid court order or warrant, or knowing written consent. Consent must name the information, purpose, and recipient, be voluntary without retaliation, and allow withdrawal without undoing earlier disclosures. The Department of Health must publish a standard consent form; that form or a legally compliant interpreter-assisted process satisfies consent rules. Patients, representatives, or guardians can file complaints with the department, which can penalize knowing misuse through its licensing and enforcement powers.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Louis D. Greenwald
Democratic • House
John F. McKeon
Democratic • Senate
Ellen J. Park
Democratic • House
Annette Quijano
Democratic • House
M. Teresa Ruiz
Democratic • Senate
Andrew Zwicker
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Rosaura Bagolie
Democratic • House
Ravi S. Bhalla
Democratic • House
Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez
Democratic • Senate
Joseph P. Cryan
Democratic • Senate
Patrick J. Diegnan Jr.
Democratic • Senate
Roy Freiman
Democratic • House
Linda R. Greenstein
Democratic • Senate
Shama A. Haider
Democratic • House
Robert J. Karabinchak
Democratic • House
Vincent M. Kearney
Democratic • House
Angela V. McKnight
Democratic • Senate
Eliana Pintor Marin
Democratic • House
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
Democratic • House
Ed Rodriguez
Democratic • House
Gabriel Rodriguez
Democratic • House
Balvir Singh
Democratic • House
Brian P. Stack
Democratic • Senate
Shirley K. Turner
Democratic • Senate
Anthony S. Verrelli
Democratic • House
Larry Wainstein
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/23/2026
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 23 • No: 14
House vote • 3/23/2026
3RDG FINAL PASSAGE
Yes: 52 • No: 21
Actions Timeline
Governor: APP
3/25/2026GovernorApproved by Governor — P.L.2026, c.4.
3/25/2026GovernorPassed Senate, PBH — (23-14)
3/23/2026SenateSubstituted for S3522 (2R)
3/23/2026SenateReceived in Senate, SWR, 2nd Reading in Senate
3/23/2026SenatePassed Assembly — (52-21-0)
3/23/2026HouseAA, 2nd Reading in Assembly — (Quijano)
2/24/2026HouseReported, 2nd Reading in Assembly
2/12/2026HouseIntroduced, 1st Reading in Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
2/5/2026House
Bill Text
Version PL2026
9/17/2026
Version AL2026
8/13/2026
Assembly 2/24/26 1R
3/24/2026
Assembly 2/24/26
2/25/2026
As Introduced
2/24/2026
Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Substitute (2/12/26)
2/13/2026
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