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NJ S998
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jon Bramnick
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AI Summary
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Exempts volunteer fire companies and volunteer fire departments organized as 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations from New Jersey's Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requirements.
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Amends the definition of "public agency" in P.L.1995, c.23 to exclude volunteer fire entities established under N.J.S.40A:14-68 or N.J.S.40A:14-70.1 that hold federal tax-exempt status.
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Fire districts would still be required to maintain basic organizational and operational documents related to volunteer fire squads as part of their oversight responsibilities.
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Sponsored by Senator Jon M. Bramnick of District 21 (Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, and Union counties) and pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 legislative session.
Legislative Description
Exempts certain volunteer fire companies and volunteer fire departments from open public records act.
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