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NJ A3783

Prohibits certain caller identification service manipulation and provides additional penalty.


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Introduced
02/22/2024
In Committee
02/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill prohibits a telemarketer, in connection with any voice telecommunications service used within this State, to knowingly make, place, initiate, or otherwise transmit a call or text message or engage in conduct that results in the display of misleading, false, or inaccurate caller identification (ID) information on the receiving party's telephone or circumvent a caller ID service that is designed to allow the receiving party to identify caller ID information regarding the origin and nature of the call or text message with the intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value. The bill provides, consistent with federal law, several exceptions to the bill's prohibition on caller ID manipulation. Further, the bill provides that a person who knowingly manipulates a caller ID service is guilty of a disorderly persons offense. A disorderly persons offense is ordinarily punishable by a term of imprisonment of up to six months or a fine of up to $1,000, or both.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits telemarketers from knowingly using methods that display misleading, false, or inaccurate caller identification (ID) information or circumvent caller ID services in order to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value. The bill provides exceptions consistent with federal law, such as for law enforcement or intelligence activities, and excludes voice telecommunications service providers acting as intermediaries. A violation of this prohibition is a disorderly persons offense, which is punishable by up to six months in prison or a fine of up to $1,000, or both.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee (on 02/22/2024)

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