A 3991 — Requires New York New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee to submit reports concerning human rights during 2026 FIFA World Cup.*

A3991 1R [First Reprint] ASSEMBLY, No.

BHALLA District 32 (Hudson) Assemblywoman  KATIE BRENNAN District 32 (Hudson)  Assemblywoman   TENNILLE  R.   SYNOPSIS      Requires certain entities, State agencies, and municipalities to submit reports concerning human rights during 2026 FIFA World Cup.

 MCCOY CURRENTDistrict VERSION14 OF(Mercer TEXTand     Middlesex) As  introduced.Co-Sponsored by:

Assemblywoman Haider         SYNOPSIS      Requires New York New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee to submit reports concerning human rights during 2026 FIFA World Cup.

  CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT      As reported by the Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee on May 4, 2026, with amendments.

No later than 301[30 days after the enactment of P.L.    , c.     (C.        ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill),bill)] the followingdate of the first 2026 FIFA World Cup match scheduled to be held in this State, June 13, 20261, the 1[following entities and State agenciesagencies] New York New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee, Inc.1 shall submit an initial report to the Governor and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), to the Legislature concerning the implementation of the human rights stakeholder engagement commitments made pursuant to the updated NY/NJ Human Rights Report submitted to FIFA in December 2021:20211[:

and      (17) the New Jersey Commission on Human Trafficking.Trafficking]1.

The reports1[reports] report1 made pursuant to subsection a.

No later than 301[30] 601 days following the final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, July 19, 2026, each1[each entity and State agency listed in subsection a.

of this sectionsection] the New York New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee, Inc.1 shall submit a final report to the Governor and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), to the Legislature providing an update of the initial report made pursuant to subsection a.

       3.1In preparing the final report, the New York New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee, Inc.

is authorized to consult with any and all State agencies that participated in the preparation of the 2021 NY/NJ Human Rights Report, and shall consult with, at minimum:

     (1) the Office of the Governor;

     (2) the Attorney General;

     (3) the Division on Civil Rights in the Department of Law and Public Safety;

     (4) the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety;

     (5) the New Jersey Transit Corporation;

     (6) the Department of Labor and Workforce Development;

     (7) the New Jersey Commission on Human Trafficking;

     (8) the governing body of every county or municipality, as applicable, designated as a Flag City;

and      (9) the management of every entity or institution, as applicable, hosting a Team Base Camp.1        1[3.

of this section shall submit a report to the Chief Diversity Officer, the Governor, and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), to the Legislature providing an evaluation of the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan.plan.]1        1[4.] 3.1  This act shall take effect immediately.

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 This act shall take effect immediately.

    STATEMENT        This bill requires certain State agencies, certain municipalities, and certain other entities involved in this State’s efforts to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup to submit reports documenting their implementation of the commitments made pursuant to the NY/NJ Human Rights Report, as guided by the FIFA World Cup 2026 Human Rights Framework.

     The World Cup, taking place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and for which MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will host the final match on July 19, 2026, presents an enormous economic and cultural opportunity for this State.  However, it is well documented that events such as the World Cup pose challenges concerning the health, safety, and welfare of local residents, event-related workers, and international visitors.  To that end, as part of the host city selection process, New Jersey and New York City jointly submitted to FIFA the NY/NJ Human Rights Report in June 2021.  The report contains detailed descriptions of commitments, prior to and during the World Cup, from State agencies and others concerning efforts to safeguard human rights, the freedom of expression, and workers’ rights and labor standards;

ensure public safety, diversity, equity, inclusion, disability access, and equal opportunity;

prevent human trafficking and discrimination;

and encourage fair housing and community engagement.  In addition, in June 2024, FIFA published its FIFA World Cup 2026 Human Rights Framework as a guidance document for the implementation of human rights plans by host cities and other local authorities.

     Under the bill, within 30 days, all State agencies involved in developing the NY/NJ Human Rights Report, as well as certain other relevant entities, are required to submit an initial report to the Governor and the Legislature concerning:

(1) a survey of actions taken to implement the commitments made pursuant to the report since 2021;

(2) an evaluation of the effectiveness of the actions taken to date;

and (3) plans for continuing implementation prior to and during the World Cup.  Additionally, within 30 days after the final World Cup match, July 19, 2026, these agencies and entitles are required to submit a final report with an evaluation of the effectiveness of the implementation of the commitments made.

     The bill also requires all municipalities in this State where an official World Cup related event will take place, such as matches, Team Base Camps, the Fan Zone, and the Fan Festival, to prepare a local human rights plan to manage the impact of the World Cup on the municipality.  These local human rights plans are required to be submitted to the State’s Chief Diversity Officer within 30 days of the municipality being designated as the location of an official World Cup related event, and will be published online.  Additionally, within 30 days after the final World Cup match, July 19, 2026, these municipalities are required to submit a follow up report with an evaluation of the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan.