Murphy Signs New Public Records Law, Objected by Major Media Groups

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a new bill into law Wednesday that restructures the Open Public Records Act, or OPRA. The move is objected to by media and other groups, saying access to public records will be limited. However, municipal clerks argue that OPRA requests often include documents so for-profit organizations can solicit individuals on the list. Local towns are subject to OPRA; ironically, the State Legislature is not.