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NJ S3470

NJ S3470
Upgrades cyber-harassment of public servant or family member to third degree crime; requires Attorney General to establish cyber-harassment prevention initiatives; appropriates funds.


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Introduced
06/20/2024
In Committee
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
01/12/2026
Passed
01/20/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/20/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Upgrades cyber-harassment of public servant or family member to third degree crime; requires Attorney General to establish cyber-harassment prevention initiatives; appropriates funds.

AI Summary

This bill elevates cyber-harassment of a public servant or their family member to a third-degree crime, which is a more serious offense than the current fourth-degree classification. It also establishes an Office of Cyber-Harassment Support within the Department of Law and Public Safety (DLPS), which will be overseen by the Attorney General to promote education, provide assistance to victims, and develop initiatives to prevent cyber-harassment, particularly targeting public servants and their families. The bill appropriates funds for the implementation of these measures and requires the Attorney General to adopt necessary rules and regulations.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Approved P.L.2025, c.303. (on 01/20/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3470
Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 1/15/26; 1R https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3470_E2.PDF
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3470_R1.HTM
Analysis - Statement SBA 1/8/2026 https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3470_S2.PDF
Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 1/7/2026;as introduced https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3470_E1.PDF
Analysis - Statement SJU 12/15/25 https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3470_S1.PDF
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3470_I1.HTM
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