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NJ A 5631
Exempts law enforcement body worn camera recordings from disclosure under State's open public records law under certain circumstances.
In brief
NJ A 5631 is a state bill in NJ: “Exempts law enforcement body worn camera recordings from disclosure under State's open public records law under certain circumstances.” It was introduced on Oct 15, 2026 in the Assembly, during the 222 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: in committee. The latest action we have (Oct 15, 2026) reads: “Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee”. Its sponsor is Simmons, Heather (Democratic). CSWH lists it under the cause Civilian oversight of police. The facts here come from State legislature (njleg.state.nj.us) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.
Where it stands
- Status
- In committee
- Latest action
- Oct 15, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
- Sponsor
- Simmons, Heather (Democratic)
- Started in
- Assembly
- Introduced
- Oct 15, 2026
- Session
- 222
Our summary: NJ A 5631 would exempt law enforcement body worn camera recordings from disclosure under the State's open public records law; latest action: introduced, referred to committee. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)
Sources
- State legislature: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5631
- Open States: openstates.org/nj/bills/222/A5631/
Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.
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