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S 562

Requires redaction and nondisclosure of home address of elected officials and candidates for elected office.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Jim Beach and 1 co-sponsor

New Jersey bill redacts home addresses of elected officials and candidates from public records to enhance personal safety while limiting constituent access to traditional contact information.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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Bill Summary · S 562

Legislative bill overview

S 562 requires that home addresses of elected officials and political candidates be redacted from public records and prohibits their disclosure. The bill applies to both sitting officeholders and individuals running for elected positions in New Jersey.

Why is this important

Home address disclosure has become a contentious issue as elected officials cite safety concerns from increased threats and harassment. However, address transparency has historically been part of public records access, which supporters argue enables constituent contact and accountability. This bill represents a shift toward privacy protections for political figures that could affect both their security and public access to information.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy vs. transparency trade-off: Restricts public records access that citizens have traditionally used to locate elected officials for constituent services and accountability purposes
  • Selective application: Creates different privacy standards for elected officials compared to ordinary citizens, raising equity concerns about who receives special protections
  • Harassment and safety concerns: Legitimately addresses threats against officials, but opponents may argue it sets a precedent that could be expanded to other professions or obscures patterns of targeting specific groups

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

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