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NJ A1071
NJ A1071Makes it a crime of the fourth degree for a private citizen to use a tracking device to track another person without that person's consent.
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Introduced
01/27/2016
01/27/2016
In Committee
01/27/2016
01/27/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would make it a crime of the fourth degree to use a tracking device to track the movements or location of another person without that person's consent. The bill would not apply to the lawful use of an electronic tracking device by a law enforcement agency, or to the parent or guardian of a minor child who uses an electronic tracking device for the purpose of tracking such minor child. The bill defines "electronic tracking device" as any device used to track the location or movement of a person that reveals its location or movement by the transmission of electronic signals. A crime of the fourth degree is generally punishable by a term of imprisonment of up to 18 months or a fine of up to $10,000 or both.
AI Summary
This bill would make it a crime of the fourth degree, punishable by up to 18 months in prison or a fine of up to $10,000, for a private citizen to use an "electronic tracking device" to track another person without that person's written consent. The bill defines an "electronic tracking device" as any device used to track a person's location or movement through the transmission of electronic signals. The bill would not apply to the lawful use of such devices by law enforcement agencies or to a parent or guardian tracking a minor child.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/27/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A1500/1071_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A1500/1071_I1.PDF |
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