Prohibits open public records requests for commercial purposes.

This bill (A2154) would amend New Jersey's Open Public Records Act to prohibit requests for government records made for commercial purposes. It defines "commercial purpose" as using government records for profit through sale, rental, solicitation, or other business activities, while exempting news media, educational institutions, scientific organizations, and government entities. The bill requires requestors to certify their requests aren't for commercial use, and imposes fines of $500 for first offenses, $1,000 for second offenses, and $2,000 for subsequent violations. This would directly affect businesses, data brokers, and researchers seeking government information for commercial purposes, while maintaining access for non-commercial users like journalists and advocacy groups.