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NJ A2435
NJ A2435Authorizes executor or administrator to take control of online accounts of deceased person.
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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
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 allows executors and administrators to access, delete, or manage the online accounts of a deceased person, including their accounts on social media, microblogging, and email services. The bill is based on similar legislation enacted in Oklahoma in 2010 and aims to clarify that the executor or administrator has the authority to take necessary or permissible steps, which may include obtaining a court order, to access the decedent's online accounts.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly 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/A2435 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2500/2435_I1.HTM |
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