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NJ S203
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Diegnan
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AI Summary
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Requires redaction of personal identifying information and auto insurance policy numbers from vehicle accident reports before public release under New Jersey's Open Public Records Act (OPRA)
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Limits access to unredacted accident reports to authorized parties: individuals involved in the accident, their attorneys, insurance companies representing accident parties, and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies acting within official duties
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Prohibits authorized recipients from publicly disclosing personal identifying information or policy numbers without written consent from all involved parties, or from legal next of kin for deceased or incapacitated individuals
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Establishes civil penalties for unauthorized disclosure: $1,000 for first offense, $2,500 for second offense, and $5,000 for each subsequent offense
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Mandates government record custodians maintain logs of all unredacted accident report disclosures, including requestor name, legal basis for access, and date of disclosure, to be made available to the Government Records Council or Attorney General upon request
Legislative Description
Requires redaction of certain personal identifying information on vehicle accident reports.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/13/2026