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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, cyber-harassment is a crime of the third degree if the offender is 21 years of age or older at the time of the offense and impersonates a minor for the purpose of cyber-harassing a minor. This bill broadens the statute regarding the cyber-harassment of a minor by providing that a person is guilty of this third-degree crime if the person is 18 years of age or older and engages in any form of cyber-harassment of a minor. The bill eliminates the provision that the adult actor also impersonate a minor in order to be guilty of the crime. A crime of the third degree is punishable by a term of imprisonment of three to five years, a fine of up to $15,000, or both.
AI Summary
This bill broadens the statute that criminalizes cyber-harassment of a minor. Under the current law, cyber-harassment is a crime of the third degree if the offender is 21 years of age or older and impersonates a minor for the purpose of cyber-harassing a minor. This bill lowers the age requirement to 18 years or older and eliminates the requirement that the adult offender must impersonate a minor. The bill maintains the third-degree crime classification, which is punishable by a term of imprisonment of three to five years, a fine of up to $15,000, or both.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1142 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1142_I1.HTM |
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