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NJ S1664
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Declan O'Scanlon
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AI Summary
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Allows municipal and county records custodians to require requestors to obtain government records directly from the agency's website when the records are readily available online
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Custodians must provide the website address, identify each responsive document, and specify the exact location of each document on the website for the request to be considered fulfilled
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Requestors who lack computer access or cannot print the requested records must still have their requests processed through traditional methods under the existing Open Public Records Act
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Amends the current law which prohibits custodians from directing requestors to websites, even when records are already publicly posted online
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Permits municipalities and counties to require requestor of government record to obtain records from agency website.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/9/2024