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NJ A490

NJ A490
Requires municipal clerk to post municipal documents online.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would require a municipal clerk to post all municipal documents on the municipality's Internet website. Specifically, the bill would require that the municipal clerk, unless otherwise prohibited by federal or State law, rule, or regulation, post all municipal documents, forms, renewal documents, license applications, and license certificates on the municipality's Internet website. The bill also provides for State reimbursement through the Department of the Treasury for costs incurred by a municipality to comply with the requirements of the bill.

AI Summary

This bill requires municipal clerks, unless otherwise restricted by law, to post all municipal documents, including forms, renewal documents, license applications, and license certificates, on the municipality's official website. This aims to increase public access to important municipal information. Additionally, the bill provides for state reimbursement through the Department of the Treasury for any costs municipalities incur to comply with these new online posting requirements, with the Department of the Treasury responsible for establishing the procedures for applying for and receiving these funds.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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