A 1336 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes Open Public Records Act Study Commission.

This bill establishes an 11-member Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Study Commission to review how New Jersey's 2001 public records law operates in practice. The commission, including representatives from government, media, municipal clerks, privacy experts, and legal professionals, will examine OPRA's implementation, balance with privacy rights, commercial use, and technological impacts over one year. It will analyze other states' public records laws and make recommendations for improving OPRA's effectiveness. The commission's findings and suggestions will be submitted to the Legislature and Governor within one year of its formation. This bill directly affects government record custodians, journalists, privacy advocates, and the public seeking government transparency.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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