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NJ A3316

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Verlina Reynolds-Jackson

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Reader Privacy Act" to protect personal information of book service users, including those who purchase, rent, borrow, or view books and e-books from commercial providers

  • Prohibits government and law enforcement entities from seeking disclosure of a user's personal information from book service providers unless the user consents, a subpoena or court order is obtained, or disclosure is needed for higher education financial aid reimbursement

  • Prohibits book service providers from disclosing user personal information except under the same limited circumstances (user consent, court order, or higher education reimbursement requirements)

  • Allows law enforcement to obtain personal information without a court order only when there is imminent danger of death or serious physical injury and insufficient time to obtain authorization, with written confirmation required within seven days

  • Permits providers to voluntarily disclose user information if they believe in good faith it may be evidence of a crime committed against the provider or the user

Legislative Description

Enacts the "Reader Privacy Act."

Consumer Affairs

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Consumer Affairs1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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