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NJ A3574
NJ A3574Requires redaction and nondisclosure of home address of elected officials and candidates for elected office.
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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 prohibits the disclosure by the custodian of a government record of the primary or secondary home address of an elected official or a person seeking elective public office, or their immediate family member, except in certain circumstances. The disclosure would be prohibited if the elected official or person seeking elective public office, or the immediate family member, submits a request for redaction or nondisclosure to the Office of Information Privacy in the Department of Community Affairs. Under the bill, "elected official" any person holding elective public office, under the State Constitution or by law, that is filled by the registered voters of a jurisdiction at an election, including a person appointed, selected, or otherwise designated to fill a vacancy in such office, but does not mean an official of a political party. An "elected official" also includes any person seeking election to an elective public office. The bill defines "seeking election" as any individual who has made a filing with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission as a candidate. The bill specifies that the home address of the elected official will remain available to the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission for residency verification purposes, but will otherwise be subject to redaction or nondisclosure.
AI Summary
This bill requires the redaction and nondisclosure of the primary or secondary home address of elected officials, candidates for elected office, and their immediate family members from government records, except in specific circumstances. An "elected official" is defined as anyone holding an elected public office filled by voters, including those appointed to fill vacancies, but not political party officials; it also includes anyone "seeking election," which means they have filed with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission as a candidate. To receive this protection, the individual must submit a request for redaction or nondisclosure to the Office of Information Privacy within the Department of Community Affairs. While the home address will be protected from general disclosure, it will remain accessible to the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission for residency verification purposes.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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/2026/A3574 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3574_I1.HTM |
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