New Jersey A2643 prohibits public entities and employees from entering into confidential settlements of claims, making such settlements public.

New Jersey A2643 prohibits public entities and public employees from entering into confidential settlements of claims or actions in which they are a party. Exceptions are made for matters involving national security. The bill also specifies that such settlements constitute public records under the open public records laws. The legislation does not affect existing laws that protect the identity of victims under 18 in certain prosecutions and actions.

New Jersey A2643 prohibits public entities and employees from entering into confidential settlements of claims, making such settlements public.

New Jersey A2643 prohibits public entities and public employees from entering into confidential settlements of claims or actions in which they are a party. Exceptions are made for matters involving national security. The bill also specifies that such settlements constitute public records under the open public records laws. The legislation does not affect existing laws that protect the identity of victims under 18 in certain prosecutions and actions.