Bill
Bill > S996
summary
Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would prohibit a practice commonly referred to as "phishing." Under the bill, it would be a disorderly persons offense to solicit, request, or take any action to induce another person to provide personal identifying information for the purpose of identity theft. The bill uses the definition of "personal identifying information" currently used in the law pertaining to theft, including identity theft. This definition includes "any name, number or other information that may be used, alone or in conjunction with any other information, to identify a specific individual and includes, but is not limited to, the name, address, telephone number, date of birth, social security number, official State issued identification number, employer or taxpayer number, place of employment, employee identification number, demand deposit account number, savings account number, credit card number, mother's maiden name, unique biometric data, such as fingerprint, voice print, retina or iris image or other unique physical representation, or unique electronic identification number, address or routing code of the individual." A disorderly persons offense is punishable by a term of imprisonment of up to six months, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.
AI Summary
This bill makes it a disorderly persons offense, which is a minor criminal offense punishable by up to six months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine, to solicit, request, or try to get someone to give you their personal identifying information, such as names, addresses, social security numbers, or financial account details, with the intent to benefit yourself or someone else, or to harm or defraud another person. The definition of personal identifying information used in this bill is the same one already in place for laws related to theft and identity theft, ensuring a consistent understanding of what kind of data is protected. This legislation aims to combat "phishing," a common scam where criminals try to trick people into revealing sensitive information.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S996 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/996_I1.HTM |
Loading...