S 553 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Permits government records custodians to redact certain personal information.

This bill allows New Jersey government agencies to redact specific personal information from public records before releasing them. It requires redaction of social security numbers, driver license numbers, home addresses of judges/prosecutors/law enforcement officers, and other sensitive details like phone numbers, medical information, or financial data when disclosure could lead to identity theft, harassment, or criminal activity. The law modifies existing public records access rules to balance transparency with privacy protection, permitting redaction unless disclosure is needed for law enforcement, child support enforcement, or other specified exceptions. Agencies must redact this information prior to public release, ensuring citizens' privacy while maintaining access to government records.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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Jim Beach
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