One of the vetoed bills, A-6309/S-5037, known as the Privacy Protection Act, would have established safeguards governing the collection and sharing of certain personal information.

The second vetoed bill, A-6310/S-5038, would have codified the Attorney General’s Immigrant Trust Directive.

Governor Murphy did sign A-6308/S-5036, the Safe Communities Act, which requires the Attorney General to develop model policies for interactions with federal civil immigration enforcement at sensitive locations.

“Both of the vetoed bills were developed in direct response to concerns raised by our communities,” said the New Jersey Legislative Latino Caucus. “Protecting personal data and fostering trust between law enforcement and immigrant communities are essential to public safety, fairness, and dignity for all New Jersey residents.”

“The Legislative Latino Caucus remains committed to advancing policies that promote privacy, civil rights, and community trust. We look forward to continued dialogue with the Sherrill Administration and legislative partners to address the concerns raised and to pursue solutions that reflect the needs of New Jersey’s diverse communities.” 

M. Teresa Ruiz, Chair
Senate Majority Leader
Senator, 29th District

Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez, Vice Chair
Chair, Senate Economic Growth
Senator, 5th District

Alixon Collazos-Gill, Secretary
Assemblywoman, 27th District

Yvonne Lopez, Treasurer
Deputy Speaker
Assemblywoman, 19th District

Rosy Bagolie
Assemblywoman, 27th District

Carmen Theresa Morales
Assemblywoman, 34th District

Eliana Pintor Marin
Assembly Budget Chair
Assemblywoman, 29th District

Annette Quijano
Speaker Pro Tempore
Assemblywoman, 20th District

Ed Rodriguez
Assemblyman, 20th District

Gabriel Rodriguez
Assemblyman, 33rd District

Larry Wainstein
Assemblyman, 33rd District