SENATE BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

[First Reprint]

SENATE, No. 3361

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  JUNE 22, 2021

      The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee reports favorably Senate Bill No. 3361 (1R).

      This bill prohibits the State, local government agencies, and private detention facilities operating in this State from entering into, renewing, or extending immigration detention agreements.  

      Under the bill, an immigration detention agreement is any contract, agreement, intergovernmental service agreement, or memorandum of understanding that authorizes the State, a local government agency, or private detention facility to house or detain individuals for civil immigration violations. 

      The bill also defines a “local government agency” as a county, county sheriff, municipality, or other political subdivision in this State and any agency, officer, employee, or agent thereof.

      As reported by the committee, Senate Bill No. 3361 (1R) is identical to Assembly Bill No. 5207 (1R), which also was reported by the committee on this date.

FISCAL IMPACT:

      This bill is not certified as requiring a fiscal note.