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NJ A728

NJ A728
Omits State Police detectives from Open Public Records Act.


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Introduced
01/09/2018
In Committee
01/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill amends the definitions of the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) to include State Police detective information to the list of OPRA exclusions. State Police detectives must work discreetly to apprehend criminals. Information that publicizes personal details of a detective such as name, place of work, title, salary, etc. places this person and their family in danger. The State of New Jersey has the obligation to protect those who are protecting the citizens of this State.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) to exclude information about State Police detectives, such as their names, titles, positions, salaries, or any other identifying details. The rationale is that State Police detectives need to work discreetly to apprehend criminals, and making their personal information publicly available could endanger them and their families. The State of New Jersey has an obligation to protect those who are protecting the citizens of the state.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/09/2018)

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