The Safe Communities Act mandates the New Jersey Attorney General to develop model policies aimed at ensuring that sensitive locations, such as health care facilities, public schools, shelters, and courthouses, remain accessible and safe for all residents, regardless of their immigration status. The bill emphasizes the importance of these institutions in fostering community engagement and personal freedom, asserting that individuals should not be deterred from seeking essential services due to fear of federal civil law enforcement. The Attorney General is required to consult with relevant government entities and stakeholders in creating these policies, which will prohibit sensitive locations from assisting in federal immigration enforcement.

Additionally, the bill requires the Attorney General to create a specific model policy for places of worship, in consultation with religious leaders, to ensure that individuals feel welcome and safe entering these premises. All model policies must be published on the Department of Law and Public Safety's website within 180 days of the bill's enactment, and various state commissioners are tasked with adopting and prominently displaying these policies at their respective institutions. The overarching goal of the Safe Communities Act is to build trust between the public and institutions, encouraging community members to participate fully in civic life without fear.