This bill establishes the Office of New Americans within the New Jersey Department of Human Services, codifying the office that was initially created by Executive Order No. 74 in 2019. The purpose of the office is to support immigrants and refugees in New Jersey by providing outreach, education, legal services, and other initiatives aimed at facilitating their integration into the community. The bill outlines the responsibilities of the office, which include administering services for New Americans, engaging with immigrant and refugee communities to address their concerns, and offering policy guidance to state departments to improve accessibility to state programs.

The bill also emphasizes the importance of protecting the privacy of individuals who seek assistance from the office. It mandates that any contact information obtained by the office be used solely for program administration and prohibits its disclosure for any other purpose, except as required by federal law or judicial order. Additionally, records maintained by the office that contain personal identifying information are exempt from public access under the Open Public Records Act, ensuring confidentiality for those receiving services.