Bill > S2930

This bill makes several changes to the process for accessing government records in New Jersey, including clarifying definitions, modifying procedures for record inspection and copying, and establishing new penalties for violations. It amends existing laws to redefine terms like "commercial purpose" and "personal identifying information," and clarifies what constitutes a government record and what information is exempt from public access. The bill also adjusts the timelines for responding to record requests, with longer periods for commercial requests or when records require review for privacy protections, and introduces provisions for handling requests that may interrupt government functions. Additionally, it appropriates $10 million to the Department of Community Affairs for grants to local governments to make records available electronically and for the operation and functions of the Government Records Council, which handles disputes over access to public records.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2930