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New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 5631: Exempts law enforcement body worn camera recordings from disclosure under State's open public records law under certain circumstances.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

A 5631 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on October 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Exempts law enforcement body worn camera recordings from disclosure under State's open public records law under certain circumstances. Primary sponsor: Heather Simmons (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (October 15, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Heather SimmonsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse3

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source