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NJ S2096
NJ S2096Exempts personal identifying information of minor from disclosure in public record; requires information to be redacted.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires a records custodian to redact any personal identifying information of a person under the age of 18 years prior to allowing access to any government record, subject to certain exceptions in statutory law. The bill excludes that information from the definition of a "government record," and excludes the name of persons under the age of 18 years from disclosure in certain personnel and pension records. The information would still be subject to disclosure when used by a government agency, court, or law enforcement agency in carrying out its functions; when used by a private person or entity seeking to enforce payment of court-ordered child support; when circumstances involve the disclosure of driver information by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission under N.J.S.A.39:2-3.4; and when the information involves a social security number contained in a record required by law to be made, maintained or kept on file, if disclosure is not otherwise prohibited by law.
AI Summary
This bill requires government agencies to redact or remove any personal identifying information of individuals under 18 years old from public records before making them accessible, with certain exceptions. This means that details like names, addresses, or other identifying data of minors will be kept private. However, this information can still be disclosed if it's used by a government agency, court, or law enforcement in their official duties, or if a private entity needs it to enforce court-ordered child support. The bill also clarifies that this protection doesn't apply to driver information released by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission or to social security numbers in records that are legally required to be kept public. Additionally, the names of individuals under 18 will be excluded from disclosure in certain personnel and pension records.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2096 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2096_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2096_I1.HTM |
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