NJ S2292

Prohibits New Jersey public entities and public employees from entering into confidential settlement agreements in whistleblower cases brought under the Conscientious Employee Protection Act, unless the matter involves national security.

Classifies all whistleblower settlement agreements involving public entities as public records under state open records laws.

Requires the Attorney General to maintain a searchable public website listing all such settlements, including settlement date, party names, claim descriptions, payment amounts, and outside legal counsel compensation.

Extends public record status to all settlement agreements where a public entity is a party, with a national security exception.

Takes effect 90 days after enactment and preserves existing protections that keep identities of minor victims of sex crimes and child abuse confidential.