Bill > A2358

This bill establishes an Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Study Commission to review how OPRA, New Jersey's public records law, is being implemented and utilized in practice. The 11-member commission will examine issues such as the impact of technology and court rulings on OPRA, how OPRA requests are balanced with privacy rights, and how OPRA has been used for commercial purposes. The commission will also review public records laws in other states and make recommendations for improving, expanding, and facilitating OPRA. The commission is required to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature and Governor within one year of its first meeting.