Requires access to law enforcement disciplinary records as government records; requires such records to be retained for certain period of time.

This bill requires New Jersey law enforcement disciplinary records to be treated as public government records, making them accessible to the public. It defines "law enforcement officer" broadly to include police, school officers, correctional staff, and parole officers. The bill mandates redactions for sensitive personal information (like home addresses and medical details) while requiring most records to be retained for 20 years, with bodycam videos kept for 5 years unless tied to ongoing criminal or civil cases. This directly affects all New Jersey law enforcement agencies and officers by increasing transparency around disciplinary actions. The bill is currently pending in the Senate after introduction on January 29, 2024.