New Jersey Gov. Signs Bill Changing Access to Public Records Into Law

The new law introduces changes to how the public can access government records.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy addresses supporters at an election night event in Asbury Park, N.J., on Nov. 3, 2021. Rachel Wisniewski/Reuters

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill into law on Wednesday which implements several amendments to the Open Public Records Act (OPRA).

The new law introduces changes to how the public can access government records, including new regulations for sharing and protecting these documents. It also requires records to be available online to make it easier for people to access them without having to make formal requests.