Bill > A3226

This bill amends the state's Open Public Records Act, P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.), to prohibit the release of personal identifying information of victims and witnesses of violent crimes, which are defined as crimes involving force or the threat of force. Previously, current law allowed for the public release of the name, address, and age of crime victims, but this bill removes that provision and clarifies that all personal identifying information, including but not limited to identity, name, home and work addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers, driver's license numbers, and social media addresses, of violent crime victims and witnesses is considered confidential for the purposes of public records requests. This change aims to enhance the safety and privacy of these individuals.

Military Affairs and Security

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