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NJ S1519
NJ S1519Authorizes executor or administrator to take control of online accounts of deceased person.
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Introduced
02/16/2016
02/16/2016
In Committee
02/16/2016
02/16/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would allow executors and administrators to access, delete or administer online accounts of deceased persons. The bill is based on legislation enacted in Oklahoma in 2010, and follows similar enactments in other jurisdictions. It is the sponsor's intention to clarify that the executor or administrator is authorized to take necessary or permissible steps, which may include obtaining a court order, to access the contents of a decedent's online accounts.
AI Summary
This bill would allow executors and administrators to access, delete, or manage the online accounts of deceased persons, including social media, microblogging, and email accounts. The bill is based on similar legislation enacted in Oklahoma in 2010 and other jurisdictions, and aims to clarify the authority of executors and administrators to take necessary or permissible steps, which may include obtaining a court order, to access the contents of a decedent's online accounts.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/16/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S2000/1519_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S2000/1519_I1.PDF |
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