S 1499 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes "Transparency in Prosecutorial Communication Act"; requires AG to release updated press releases regarding investigations in certain circumstances.

S 1499, the "Transparency in Prosecutorial Communication Act," requires New Jersey's Attorney General to publish an updated press release on the agency's website at the conclusion of an investigation if an initial press release was issued when the investigation began. The updated release must include the investigation's outcome, ensuring the public has access to results they would otherwise not obtain through public records. This requirement applies only to investigations for which the Attorney General initially released a press release. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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