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NJ A2701

NJ A2701
Expands "Daniel's Law" to prohibit disclosure of personal information of members of NJ Legislature.


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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 expands "Daniel's Law," P.L.2020, c.125, to prohibit the disclosure of personal information of members of the New Jersey Legislature. Under the bill, "member of the legislature" means any person elected or selected to serve in the New Jersey Senate or General Assembly. 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 members of the legislature. This bill is in response to the violent attacks, on June 13, 2025, against two Minnesota state lawmakers, Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman, and their immediately family members, at their home.

AI Summary

This bill expands "Daniel's Law," a New Jersey law designed to protect the personal information of certain public servants, to include members of the New Jersey Legislature. Currently, Daniel's Law prohibits the disclosure of home addresses and unlisted phone numbers for individuals like judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers, and their immediate family members, to prevent potential harm or harassment. This legislation adds elected members of the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly to this protected group, meaning their personal information, such as home addresses, will also be shielded from public disclosure under similar circumstances, with penalties for violations including criminal prosecution and civil action.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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