Clarifies that electronic public records do not have to be converted to different electronic formats under New Jersey's open public records law.
New Jersey A2982 amends the State's open public records law to clarify that public agencies do not have to convert electronic public records to different electronic formats. The bill specifies that agencies must provide records in the requested electronic format only if they maintain the record in that format. This change aims to simplify the process for responding to requests for electronic public records, allowing records custodians to focus on timely provision and potentially reducing litigation costs. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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