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NJ A3594
NJ A3594Prohibits release of personal identifying information of violent crime victims and witnesses under State's open public records law.
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Introduced
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
In Committee
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 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. Current law specifically provides that the name, address, and age of any victims of crime are public record, but this bill would delete that provision and clarify that all personal identifying information of violent crime victims and witnesses are confidential for the purposes of public records requests. The goal is to bolster the safety and privacy of violent crime victims and witnesses.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 02/12/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3594 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4000/3594_I1.HTM |
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