New Jersey

New Jersey's Open Public Records Act (OPRA) provides access to government records and creates the Government Records Council to mediate disputes.

Significant centralization through Division of Purchase and Property. Formal competitive bidding above $44,000 (adjusted periodically). Strong set-asides for small, veteran-owned, and MWBE businesses. NJSTART eProcurement system. Local procurement separately governed by Local Public Contracts Law.

New Jersey's comprehensive privacy law. Grants residents access, correction, deletion, portability, and opt-out rights. Effective January 2025.