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NJ A1999
NJ A1999Expands "Daniel's Law" to prohibit disclosure of personal information concerning certain court administrators.
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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 expands "Daniel's Law," P.L.2020, c.125, to prohibit the disclosure of personal information of municipal court administrators. The bill defines a municipal court administrator as a person employed by a county or municipality in accordance with subsection a. of N.J.S.A.2B:12-10 and includes an employee designated as an acting or deputy administrator in accordance with subsection b. of N.J.S.A.2B:12-10. Currently, Daniel's Law: (1) prohibits the disclosure, by both governmental entities and private parties, of the home address of any active, formerly active, or retired federal, State, county, or municipal judicial officers, prosecutors, law enforcement officers, or child protective investigators and employees of the Department of Children and Families; (2) prohibits disclosure of home addresses and unlisted telephone numbers for active or retired law enforcement officers, child protective investigators and employees of the Department of Children and Families, as well as active, formerly active, or retired judicial officers or prosecutors; and (3) permits criminal prosecution and statutory civil action concerning prohibited disclosures. The bill expands the scope of Daniel's Law to also include municipal court administrators and deputy administrators.
AI Summary
This bill expands "Daniel's Law," a law designed to protect the personal information of individuals in the justice system, to include municipal court administrators and their immediate family members. Previously, Daniel's Law prohibited the disclosure of home addresses and unlisted phone numbers for active, retired, or formerly active judicial officers, prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and child protective investigators. This bill adds municipal court administrators, defined as individuals employed by a county or municipality to manage court operations, including acting or deputy administrators, to the list of protected individuals. The expansion aims to enhance the safety and security of these officials, allowing them to perform their duties without fear of reprisal.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary 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/A1999 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1999_I1.HTM |
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