Trenton, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would expand the state’s Daniel’s Law to shield municipal court administrators and their deputies from having their home addresses and other personal information publicly disclosed.
Senate Bill S1469, sponsored by Senator Joseph P. Cryan of Union County’s 20th District, was pre-filed for introduction in the 2026–2027 legislative session. The measure would amend multiple sections of state law to add municipal court administrators to the list of protected public officials.
Daniel’s Law, enacted in 2020, was designed to enhance the safety of certain justice system officials by restricting disclosure of their home addresses and, in some cases, unpublished telephone numbers. The proposed legislation would extend those same protections to municipal court administrators and deputy administrators.
Under the bill, municipal court administrators would be included in the definition of “covered person” across several statutes, including those governing public records access and civil remedies for unlawful disclosure of personal information.
- Adds municipal court administrators to Daniel’s Law protections
- Prohibits disclosure of home addresses and certain phone numbers
- Permits criminal penalties and civil action for violations
Changes to public records and disclosure rules
The bill amends provisions of the Open Public Records Act and related statutes to require redaction of the home addresses of covered municipal court administrators from government records. It also expands existing prohibitions against posting or publishing protected information online with intent to expose individuals to harassment or harm.
Violations can carry criminal penalties, including third- or fourth-degree charges depending on intent, as well as civil liability with statutory damages.
The legislation also updates provisions governing the Office of Information Privacy within the Department of Community Affairs, allowing authorized persons to request redaction of home addresses through a secure portal.
Supporters of Daniel’s Law have argued that limiting access to personal information helps protect justice system officials from threats or retaliation tied to their official duties.
For broader coverage, see New Jersey public records law changes.
Senate bill S1469 moves into legislative review
