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NJ A1596
NJ A1596Clarifies circumstances under which licensed private detectives gain access to personal information stored with New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.
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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 clarifies that a private detective operating a business in New Jersey and properly licensed in the State is to be granted access to personal information, as defined pursuant to P.L.1997, c.188 (C.39:2-3.3 et seq.), for use in connection with any civil, criminal, administrative or arbitral proceeding in any federal, State, or local court or agency or before any self-regulatory body, including service of process, investigation in anticipation of litigation, and the execution or enforcement of judgments and orders, or pursuant to an order of a federal, State, or local court. The bill provides that access is to be granted under the following circumstances: 1) so long as the private detective submits the information necessary and as required by the commission to fulfill a request, and 2) regardless of whether litigation is imminent or foreseeable, or the party employing the private detective and seeking the personal information made the request for the information to prepare a claim or defend against a probable claim. This includes requests made by private detectives for personal information through the Customer Abstract Information Retrieval program, other public information program, or electronic or hardcopy document.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that licensed private detectives operating in New Jersey can access personal information held by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) for use in legal proceedings, including civil, criminal, administrative, or arbitral matters, as well as for serving legal documents, investigating potential lawsuits, and enforcing judgments. This access is granted as long as the private detective provides the necessary information required by the MVC to process the request, and importantly, this access is permitted regardless of whether litigation is imminent or if the request is made to prepare for a potential claim. This includes requests made through the MVC's Customer Abstract Information Retrieval program or other information systems, whether electronic or in hardcopy.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1596 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1596_I1.HTM |
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