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NJ A1731

NJ A1731
Prohibits release of personal identifying information of violent crime victims and witnesses under State's open public records law.


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Introduced
01/14/2020
In Committee
06/02/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would prohibit the release of any personal identifying information of violent crime victims and witnesses under P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.), commonly known as the "Open Public Records Act." Current law specifically provides that the name, address, and age of any victims of crime are public record. This bill would delete that provision and clarify that all manner of personal identifying information of violent crime victims and witnesses are confidential for purposes of public records requests to bolster the safety and privacy of violent crime victims and witnesses.

AI Summary

This bill would prohibit the release of any personal identifying information of victims of and witnesses to violent crimes under the state's open public records law. The current law specifically provides that the name, address, and age of crime victims are public record, but this bill would delete that provision and clarify that all personal identifying information of violent crime victims and witnesses is confidential in order to bolster the safety and privacy of these individuals.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading (on 06/02/2021)

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