Prohibits release of personal identifying information of violent crime victims and witnesses under State's open public records law.
This bill prohibits the public release of personal identifying information for victims and witnesses of violent crimes under New Jersey's open public records law. It directly affects individuals who report or testify about violent crimes, including those in domestic violence cases. Key provisions explicitly protect details like home/work addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, email addresses, and social media handles. The bill amends existing law to add these details to the list of confidential information, preventing their disclosure in public records requests.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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