NJ S175

Bill

Bars public entities and public employees from entering into confidential settlements of claims against them; provides that such settlements constitute public records.

Introduced
01/14/2020

In Committee
01/14/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would bar public entities and public employees from entering into confidential settlements of claims or actions where the public entity is a party, except for matters involving national security. The bill also provides that such settlements constitute public records under the open public records laws. Under current law, set out in P.L.1989, c.336 (C.2A:82-46), the name, address, and identity of a victim of a sex crime or child abuse who was under the age of 18 at the time of the offense shall not appear on the indictment, complaint, or any other public record. The bill specifically provides that it is not intended to affect this requirement. The bill provides that it shall not be deemed to preclude or otherwise limit the provisions of the open public records laws.

AI Summary

This bill would bar public entities and public employees from entering into confidential settlements of claims or actions against them, except for matters involving national security. The bill also provides that such settlements constitute public records under the open public records laws. The bill does not affect the requirement that the name, address, and identity of a victim of a sex crime or child abuse who was under the age of 18 at the time of the offense shall not appear on the indictment, complaint, or any other public record. The bill also does not preclude or limit the provisions of the open public records laws.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Kristin Corrado (R)*,

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/14/2020)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/S175

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/S175
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S0500/175_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/S0500/175_I1.PDF
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S0500/175_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S0500/175_I1.PDF

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A114	Bars public entities and public employees from entering into confidential settlements of claims against them; provides that such settlements constitute public records.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee	Same As
A4992	Bars public entities and public employees from entering into confidential settlements of claims against them; provides that such settlements constitute public records.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee	Carry Over
S3420	Bars public entities and public employees from entering into confidential settlements of claims against them; provides that such settlements constitute public records.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee	Carry Over

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