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NJ A1930
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Ellen Park
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AI Summary
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Lowers the age threshold for enhanced cyber-harassment penalties from 21 years old to 18 years old when an adult cyber-harasses a minor
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Removes the requirement that an adult must "impersonate a minor" to face third-degree charges; now any adult 18+ who cyber-harasses a minor faces the enhanced penalty
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Third-degree cyber-harassment is punishable by 3-5 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $15,000, or both
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Standard cyber-harassment (not involving an adult targeting a minor) remains a fourth-degree crime
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Amends P.L.2013, c.272 (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-4.1), the existing cyber-harassment statute
Legislative Description
Broadens statute that criminalizes cyber-harassment of minor.
2nd Reading in the Assembly
Last Action
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
12/18/2025