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NJ A3678

NJ A3678
Authorizes executor or administrator to take control of online accounts of deceased person.


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Introduced
03/13/2018
In Committee
03/13/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 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 laws enacted in other jurisdictions, and its purpose is to clarify the authority of the executor or administrator to take necessary steps, including obtaining a court order, to access the contents of the decedent's online accounts.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 03/13/2018)

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