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NJ A4109

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds handwritten signatures to the list of confidential information exempt from public disclosure under New Jersey's Open Public Records Act, requiring redaction before releasing government records

  • Requires public agencies to redact handwritten signatures from any documents posted on agency-controlled websites prior to making them publicly available online

  • Allows individuals whose signatures appear on documents posted online before the law's enactment to request redaction within seven business days of their written request

  • Exempts election-related petitions and ballot questions from the signature redaction requirements, as well as signatures of public officials on records required within the scope of their official duties

  • Permits disclosure of handwritten signatures to title insurance companies and their agents, and when necessary to comply with other state or federal laws

Legislative Description

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

State and Local Government

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

State and Local Government2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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