The bill expands "Daniel's Law" to include protections for the personal information of municipal court administrators and their immediate family members, in addition to the existing protections for judicial officers, law enforcement officers, and child protective investigators. It prohibits the disclosure of home addresses and unpublished telephone numbers for these individuals, thereby enhancing their safety and privacy. The bill also clarifies the definitions of "covered person" and outlines the responsibilities of authorized individuals who can request nondisclosure on behalf of these officials. Violations of these provisions are categorized as either a crime of the fourth degree for reckless violations or a crime of the third degree for purposeful violations.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing laws regarding public access to government records, emphasizing the need to redact personal identifying information, such as social security numbers and home addresses, from public records. It establishes procedures for requesting and obtaining records, including the requirement for custodians to assist requestors in locating records and to provide physical copies if necessary. The legislation also introduces the Office of Information Privacy to manage requests for address redaction and outlines the responsibilities of custodians in maintaining confidentiality while ensuring transparency in government operations. Overall, the bill aims to balance the protection of sensitive personal information with the public's right to access government records.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2C:20-31.1, 47:1A-1.1, 47:1A-5, 47:1B-1, 47:1B-2, 56:8-166.1, 56:8-166.3