NJ A1729

Amends N.J.S.2C:33-4 to explicitly include electronic communications in the harassment statute, covering internet postings, emails, text messages, and similar electronic messages

Defines "electronic communication device" to include telephones, cellular phones, computers, computer networks, video recorders, facsimile machines, and pagers

Clarifies that anonymous communications made through electronic devices with the purpose to harass constitute a petty disorderly persons offense

Maintains that harassment becomes a fourth-degree crime if committed by someone serving a prison term or on parole/probation for an indictable offense

Uses gender-neutral language, changing "he" to "the person" throughout the statute