A 4109 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Exempts handwritten signature from public disclosure; requires redaction when posted on Internet.

This bill requires New Jersey public agencies to remove handwritten signatures from documents posted on their official websites to protect personal privacy. Individuals can request removal of their signatures from previously posted documents within seven business days of a written request. The law does not apply to signatures on election petitions, ballots, or public officials' signatures on government records related to their official duties.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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Carol Murphy
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