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NJ A1339
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Christopher DePhillips
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AI Summary
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Criminalizes knowingly posting or publishing personal identifying information (name, home address, photos) of federal, state, or municipal judicial officers or their immediate family members on the Internet with intent to expose them to harassment or risk of harm
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Reckless violations constitute a fourth-degree crime (up to 18 months imprisonment, up to $10,000 fine); purposeful violations constitute a third-degree crime (3-5 years imprisonment, up to $15,000 fine)
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Creates civil cause of action for affected judicial officers or family members, with minimum liquidated damages of $1,000 per violation, plus potential punitive damages, attorney's fees, and equitable relief
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Prohibits state and local government agencies from posting personal identifying information of judicial officers or their family members online without first obtaining written permission from the judicial officer
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Defines "immediate family member" broadly to include spouses, domestic partners, civil union partners, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, in-laws, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins who reside with the judicial officer
Legislative Description
Prohibits, under certain circumstances, disclosure of certain personal identifying information, including home address and photographic image, concerning any federal, State or municipal judicial officer, or that judicial officer's immediate family members.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/9/2024