This bill mandates that the Secretary of State of New Jersey adjust the census redistricting data to exclude noncitizens for the purposes of redistricting. The legislation emphasizes the importance of accurate representation for American citizens, arguing that the inclusion of noncitizens in census counts dilutes the political power of districts with fewer noncitizens. The bill cites concerns about illegal immigration and its impact on local services and border security, asserting that the current noncitizen population in the U.S. is significantly high, which could affect the representation of citizens in government.

To implement this, the bill specifies that the Secretary of State must adjust the data prepared under existing law to exclude noncitizens, thereby establishing a new population basis for legislative districts, county districts, and municipal wards. This adjustment is intended to ensure that the representation of American citizens is not compromised by the presence of noncitizens in the census data used for redistricting. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.