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NJ A3626

NJ A3626
Prohibits 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
In Committee
03/06/2017
Crossed Over
05/26/2016
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading without recommendation (on 03/06/2017)

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