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Bill > S1590
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Community Affairs to establish a government records internet database for the government records of all State and local agencies to be accessible by the public. The Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs will determine which government records will be required to be submitted to the department for inclusion in the database. The Commissioner will also designate which government records will be accessible in the database in the medium or format the agency maintains and which will be accessible in a format converted from what the agency maintains to a more "user-friendly" format. In making the determination, the commissioner will consider both ease of record accessibility for the public and cost and effort of the conversion to the agency. This bill appropriates $10 million from the State General Fund to the Department of Community Affairs to establish the database.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Community Affairs to create an online database where the public can access government records from all state and local agencies. The Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs will decide which records must be submitted and whether they will be displayed in their original format or converted into a more "user-friendly" format, balancing public accessibility with the cost and effort for agencies. The bill also appropriates $10 million from the State General Fund to the Department of Community Affairs to establish this database, which will be known as a "government record" as defined by existing law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1590 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1590_I1.HTM |
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