Prohibits disclosure of body worn camera recordings under certain circumstances.
S 2900 prohibits the disclosure of body worn camera recordings without the prior written consent of each person directly featured in the recording (such as suspects, victims, or detainees), unless the disclosure serves a legitimate public health, safety, or compelling public interest purpose. It applies to individuals who obtained such recordings under New Jersey’s open public records law and are not subjects of the recording. Violating this prohibition is a disorderly persons offense and may result in civil liability, including $1,000 per violation, punitive damages, and attorney fees. The bill defines "subject" to exclude people who only appear incidentally in the recording, ensuring the rule targets those directly involved in the recorded event.
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Introduced Mar 4, 2024
Last action Mar 4, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Brian Stack
DDemocratic
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Tony Bucco
RRepublican
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Holly Schepisi
RRepublican
Co
Kristin Corrado
RRepublican
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