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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill amends the definitions of the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) to include State Police detective information to the list of OPRA exclusions. State Police detectives must work discreetly to apprehend criminals. Information that publicizes personal details of a detective such as name, place of work, title, salary, etc. places this person and their family in danger. The State of New Jersey has the obligation to protect those who are protecting the citizens of this State.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definitions in the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) to exclude information on State Police detectives, such as their names, titles, positions, salaries, and other identifying details. The rationale is that State Police detectives must work discreetly to apprehend criminals, and publicly disclosing their personal information could endanger them and their families. The bill aims to protect those who are protecting the citizens of New Jersey.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/11/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A1608 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A2000/1608_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A2000/1608_I1.PDF |
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