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A 5917

Amends "Daniel's Law" to provide exemptions for land surveyors for certain property record redaction requirements.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Yvonne Lopez and 2 co-sponsors

Exempts licensed land surveyors from Daniel's Law property record redactions to enable access to necessary surveying data for professional work.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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Bill Summary · A 5917

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 5917 amends New Jersey's "Daniel's Law" to carve out exemptions allowing land surveyors to access certain property information that would normally be redacted from public records. The bill specifically permits surveyors to obtain data necessary for their professional work while the underlying law maintains redaction protections for general public access.

Why is this important

Land surveyors need access to complete property records to accurately establish boundaries and conduct surveys, which are essential for real estate transactions, construction projects, and property disputes. The current redaction requirements in Daniel's Law may prevent surveyors from obtaining necessary information, potentially slowing or complicating legitimate surveying work and property transactions.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy protections vs. professional access: Exemptions for surveyors could create a loophole that indirectly exposes redacted information to broader audiences if surveyor records become part of property files or are shared during transactions.
  • Definition and scope of exemptions: The bill's specificity regarding which surveyors qualify and what information can be accessed remains unclear without seeing the full text; overly broad exemptions could undermine Daniel's Law's original privacy intent.
  • Verification and oversight mechanisms: There may be concerns about how the state verifies surveyors' credentials and ensures redacted information isn't misused or accessed by unqualified individuals posing as licensed professionals.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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