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A 6256

Expands "Daniel's Law" to prohibit disclosure of personal identifying information of victim support advocates and victim support care providers.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Shanique Speight

New Jersey expands confidentiality protections to victim support advocates and care providers, shielding their personal identifying information from public disclosure.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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Bill Summary · A 6256

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 6256 expands New Jersey's existing "Daniel's Law" to include victim support advocates and victim support care providers under confidentiality protections that prevent disclosure of their personal identifying information. The law currently protects certain individuals working with crime victims, and this expansion broadens that shield to additional support professionals.

Why is this important

Victim support advocates and care providers often work with traumatized individuals and may face safety risks or harassment if their identities are publicly disclosed. Extending confidentiality protections could encourage more professionals to enter this field and enable them to work more effectively without fear of retaliation, while also protecting vulnerable victims from secondary harm through advocate identification.

Potential points of contention

  • Public records and transparency: Expanding confidentiality protections may limit public access to information about who is involved in victim cases, raising questions about government transparency and accountability in victim services
  • Scope and definition: The bill's effectiveness depends on clear definitions of "victim support advocates" and "victim support care providers"—vague language could either inadequately protect workers or overly restrict legitimate information disclosure
  • Implementation burden: Agencies may face administrative challenges in redacting identifying information from public documents while maintaining the bill's intended protections without clear enforcement mechanisms

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

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