A 1934 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Imposes certain duties on persons or entities engaged in business pertaining to criminal records and imposes penalties for disseminating expunged record; increases maximum fine for current disorderly persons offense.

This New Jersey bill increases penalties for improperly disclosing expunged criminal records and sets new requirements for background check businesses. It raises the maximum fine for revealing expunged records from $200 to $2,000 and requires background check companies to regularly update records, delete expunged entries promptly, and inform clients about record validity dates. Companies that distribute expunged records they know are sealed face $5,000 penalties or actual damages plus legal fees. The bill directly affects background check businesses and individuals with expunged records by strengthening protections against improper disclosure. It takes effect 90 days after enactment.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Annette Quijano
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