This bill requires all New Jersey state, county, private, and juvenile correctional facilities to provide free voice calls, video calls, and email services for incarcerated people. It eliminates all costs for both inmates and their families by banning per-minute charges (previously up to 11 cents), surcharges, commissions, or fees on these services. Facilities must maintain current access levels and transfer any remaining prepaid funds to inmates' commissary accounts. The bill appropriates funds from the General Fund to cover implementation costs and takes effect six months after enactment.
This bill creates an Office of Information Privacy within New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs to manage requests for redacting home addresses from public records. It directly affects judicial officers, law enforcement officers, child protective investigators, prosecutors, and their immediate family members living in the same household. The key mechanism establishes a secure online portal where authorized individuals (like family members or designees) can request or revoke redaction of covered persons' home addresses, bypassing standard public disclosure requirements. The office will handle these requests, evaluate exceptions, and provide clear guidance on the redaction process. This change aims to enhance privacy protections for these public safety workers and their families by streamlining how their home addresses are handled in public records.
S 2527 directs New Jersey's Attorney General to create a program allowing anonymous reporting of potential school safety threats. It enables students, parents, staff, and community members to report unsafe activities via accessible methods like a phone tip line or mobile app, with strict privacy protections ensuring reporters' identities remain confidential unless voluntarily disclosed. The program requires automatic forwarding of reports to law enforcement or school officials, along with mandatory training for schools and law enforcement on handling tips. Annual reports must track total reports, usage patterns, misuse instances, and outcomes, to be submitted to the Governor and legislature.
S 1469 expands "Daniel's Law" to protect municipal court administrators and their immediate families by prohibiting online disclosure of their home addresses and unpublished phone numbers. The bill makes it a crime (fourth degree for reckless, third degree for intentional violations) to post such personal information online if it risks harassment or harm. It applies to active, retired, or former court administrators and their household family members, while clarifying that news media isn't liable for previously published information. The law requires written notice to stop disclosures and exempts law enforcement or court-authorized access. This bill directly affects court administrators and their families in New Jersey, adding them to existing protections for judges, law enforcement, and child protective investigators.
This bill requires all New Jersey state agencies to review their operations within six months to identify opportunities for cost savings through increased use of internet-based tools (like email and online forms) for public business. It specifically covers functions such as sharing information, communicating with the public or other agencies, and processing payments, while exempting existing requirements for certified mail and newspaper notices. Agencies must implement internet solutions where cost savings are possible, but the law does not change current rules about written notice methods. The bill applies to all state branches, independent authorities, and interstate agencies.
This New Jersey bill (S 2107) requires health care providers, health app developers, and third parties to obtain explicit consent before collecting or sharing residents' biometric data (like heart rate or fingerprints), health data (medical history or payments), or protected health information. It mandates a single initial consent for data acquisition but requires separate consent within three days for each disclosure to another party. Exceptions apply for medical treatment between providers, and the law does not override federal HIPAA protections. The bill was introduced in January 2026 and referred to the Senate Health Committee.
This New Jersey bill (S 2062) requires businesses offering automatic renewals or continuous services to clearly disclose terms before charging consumers. It mandates that businesses: (1) present renewal terms in plain language before agreement, including post-trial pricing; (2) obtain explicit consent before charging; and (3) provide easy cancellation methods online or via toll-free numbers. The law treats goods sent without consent as unconditional gifts, requiring full refunds if charged. It directly affects businesses selling subscriptions or ongoing services to New Jersey consumers.
This bill requires retailers offering digital coupons (e.g., app or website discounts) to also provide in-store alternatives - such as paper coupons, kiosks, or checkout discounts - allowing customers to access identical savings at physical locations. It defines "digital coupons" as internet-only offers redeemable via personal devices (like smartphones), and "in-store alternatives" as methods to apply the same discount at the point of sale. Violations carry fines up to $250 for a first offense and $500 for repeat violations, enforced by New Jersey’s Division of Consumer Affairs. The bill applies directly to retailers selling goods or services, ensuring digital coupon benefits are equally accessible offline.
This bill allows New Jersey government agencies to redact specific personal information from public records before releasing them. It requires redaction of social security numbers, driver license numbers, home addresses of judges/prosecutors/law enforcement officers, and other sensitive details like phone numbers, medical information, or financial data when disclosure could lead to identity theft, harassment, or criminal activity. The law modifies existing public records access rules to balance transparency with privacy protection, permitting redaction unless disclosure is needed for law enforcement, child support enforcement, or other specified exceptions. Agencies must redact this information prior to public release, ensuring citizens' privacy while maintaining access to government records.
This bill requires New Jersey's public colleges and universities to provide students with disabilities access to assistive services during class, such as note-taking software or a scribe, to record course material. It specifically allows recording of lectures and class content for personal use but prohibits recording tests or graded assignments completed during class. The law takes effect immediately upon passage. It directly affects students with disabilities seeking accommodations in public higher education institutions across New Jersey.
