S 3677 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits disclosure of body worn camera recordings under certain circumstances.

This bill restricts the sharing of body camera footage obtained through New Jersey's public records law without consent from people appearing in the recording. It requires written consent from all "subjects" (such as victims, suspects, or detainees) before disclosure, except for legitimate public health/safety purposes or compelling public interest. Violators face civil penalties of at least $1,000 per violation, plus potential fines and legal costs. The law specifically applies to footage obtained via public records requests, not general body camera use.
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Introduced Feb 24, 2026 Last action Feb 24, 2026
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Feb 24, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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