Bill > S4739

This bill would modify New Jersey's wiretapping law to require all parties to consent before a telephone call or conversation can be recorded, changing the state from a "one-party consent" to an "all-party consent" jurisdiction. Specifically, the bill amends an existing law to remove language that previously allowed a person to record a conversation if they were a party to the communication or if one party consented. The new language would mandate that all parties to a communication must provide prior consent before a recording can be made, with exceptions for specific scenarios such as law enforcement activities, communications accessible to the general public, radio communications in certain services, and communications causing interference. The bill maintains existing provisions that allow service providers, law enforcement, and other specified entities to intercept or record communications under certain circumstances. If enacted, violating this law would continue to be a third-degree crime, potentially resulting in three to five years of imprisonment, a fine up to $15,000, or both. The law would take effect 90 days after its enactment, and it aims to provide greater privacy protections for individuals engaged in personal communications.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4739