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NJ S2359
NJ S2359Prohibits release of personal identifying information of violent crime victims and witnesses under State's open public records law.
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Introduced
03/21/2022
03/21/2022
In Committee
03/21/2022
03/21/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 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 violent crime victims and witnesses under the state's open public records law. The current law specifically allows the name, address, and age of crime victims to be public record, but this bill would delete that provision and clarify that all personal identifying information of violent crime victims and witnesses is confidential. This is intended to bolster the safety and privacy of violent crime victims and witnesses.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 03/21/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S2359 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2500/2359_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S2500/2359_I1.PDF |
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