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NJ S3859
Requires law enforcement develop protocol for social media in certain circumstances.
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Introduced
05/15/2023
05/15/2023
In Committee
05/15/2023
05/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the State Police and local police departments that use social media to post information regarding missing or wanted persons to develop and implement a protocol for the posting of that information and for the removal of the posting no later than six months after the issue is resolved. Currently, there is no statutory requirement for the State's law enforcement to remove social media postings of wanted or missing persons. Therefore, a person no longer sought by police could be denied opportunities, such as employment, for appearing as a wanted person. Similarly, a person who is no longer missing could endure unnecessary scrutiny. This bill seeks to alleviate the potential for harm that may be caused by the persistence of outdated information posted by the police on the Internet.
AI Summary
This bill requires the State Police and local police departments that use social media to post information regarding missing or wanted persons to develop and implement a protocol for the posting and removal of that information. The protocol must include a deadline of no more than six months for the removal of a posting of a wanted person who has been arrested or whose charges have been dismissed, or a missing person who has been found. This seeks to address the potential harm caused by the persistence of outdated information posted by the police on the internet, which could negatively impact a person's opportunities, such as employment, even after they are no longer sought by the police.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 05/15/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S3859 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S4000/3859_I1.HTM |
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