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NJ A3626
NJ A3626Prohibits release of personal identifying information of violent crime victims and witnesses under State's open public records law.
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Introduced
04/14/2016
04/14/2016
In Committee
03/06/2017
03/06/2017
Crossed Over
05/26/2016
05/26/2016
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would prohibit the release of any personal identifying information of violent crime victims and witnesses under P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.), commonly known as the "Open Public Records Act." Current law specifically provides that the name, address, and age of any victims of crime are public record. This bill would delete that provision and clarify that all manner of personal identifying information of violent crime victims and witnesses are confidential for purposes of public records requests to bolster the safety and privacy of violent crime victims and witnesses.
AI Summary
This bill would prohibit the release of any personal identifying information of violent crime victims and witnesses under the state's open public records law. Current law specifically provides that the name, address, and age of any victims of crime are public record, but this bill would delete that provision and clarify that all personal identifying information of violent crime victims and witnesses are confidential for purposes of public records requests. The goal is to bolster the safety and privacy of violent crime victims and witnesses.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Tony Bucco (R)*,
JoAnn Downey (D)*,
Angela Mcknight (D)*,
Raj Mukherji (D)*,
Jay Webber (R)*,
Arthur Barclay (D),
Nicholas Chiaravalloti (D),
Jamel Holley (D),
Last Action
Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading without recommendation (on 03/06/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A4000/3626_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A4000/3626_I1.PDF |
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