New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 851: Permits special service charge for commercial purpose public records requests; increases time to respond to commercial requests; provides penalty for failure to certify commercial purpose request.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

A 851 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Permits special service charge for commercial purpose public records requests; increases time to respond to commercial requests; provides penalty for failure to certify commercial purpose request. Primary sponsor: Gerry Scharfenberger (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Gerry Scharfenberger (Republican).