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Bill > A2411
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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 makes it an unlawful practice under the State's consumer fraud act, P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-1 et seq.), and consistent with federal law, for any person, in connection with any 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 identification service that is designed to allow the receiving party to identify caller identification 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. Under the bill, an activity authorized pursuant to a court order or by a law enforcement agency would not be deemed an unlawful practice. Additionally, the bill does not: 1) prevent or restrict any person from blocking the capability of any caller ID service to transmit caller ID information; 2) authorize or prohibit any investigative, protective, or intelligence activities performed in connection with official duties and in accordance with all applicable laws, by any law enforcement agency or intelligence agency of the United States, a state, or a political subdivision of a state; or 3) authorize any conduct prohibited under current law, such as allowing solicitors to use call blocking technology or telemarketers to call customers on the "Do-Not-Call" registry. An unlawful practice under the consumer fraud act is punishable by a monetary penalty of not more than $10,000 for a first offense and not more than $20,000 for any subsequent offense. Additionally, violations can result in cease and desist orders issued by the Attorney General, the assessment of punitive damages, and the awarding of treble damages and costs to the injured party.
AI Summary
This bill makes it illegal under New Jersey's consumer fraud law to intentionally display false or misleading caller identification information, which is the information that shows up on your phone when someone calls or texts, with the goal of defrauding someone, causing harm, or unfairly gaining something of value. This applies to any phone calls or text messages made within the state and is consistent with federal law, specifically the "Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009." The bill defines "caller identification information" as details about who is calling or texting, "caller identification service" as any system that provides this information, and "telecommunications service" as services like phone calls or internet voice services offered to the public for a fee. Importantly, this prohibition does not apply to activities authorized by court orders or law enforcement agencies, nor does it prevent individuals from blocking caller ID information or affect lawful investigative activities by government agencies. It also clarifies that it does not permit actions already prohibited by other laws, such as telemarketers calling people on the "Do-Not-Call" registry. Violations of this law can result in significant monetary penalties, with fines of up to $10,000 for a first offense and up to $20,000 for subsequent offenses, along with other legal actions like cease and desist orders and the awarding of damages to those harmed.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2411 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2411_I1.HTM |
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