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NJ A1683

NJ A1683
Authorizes executor or administrator to take control of online accounts of deceased person.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would allow executors and administrators to access, delete or administer online accounts of deceased persons. The bill is based on legislation enacted in Oklahoma in 2010, and follows similar enactments in other jurisdictions. It is the sponsor's intention to clarify that the executor or administrator is authorized to take necessary or permissible steps, which may include obtaining a court order, to access the contents of a decedent's online accounts.

AI Summary

This bill would allow executors and administrators to access, delete, or manage the online accounts of deceased persons, including social media, microblogging, and email accounts. The bill is based on similar legislation enacted in Oklahoma in 2010 and other jurisdictions, with the intention of clarifying that the executor or administrator has the authority to take necessary or permissible steps, which may include obtaining a court order, to access the contents of a decedent's online accounts.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/11/2022)

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