A2643

Bars public entities and public employees from entering into confidential settlements of claims against them; provides that such settlements constitute public records.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee