NJ A3561

Creates the crime of doxxing, defined as knowingly disclosing someone's personal identifying information without consent via electronic device or social media with intent to cause violence, stalking, physical restraint, mental anguish, or fear for safety

Applies when disclosure creates substantial risk of serious bodily injury, stalking, or inflicts mental anguish and reasonable fear of physical harm on the victim or their close relations (including spouses, domestic partners, family members, household members, or those with significant personal/professional relationships)

Establishes exceptions for good faith disclosures to inform the public of unlawful conduct, report crimes to law enforcement, or cooperate in cyber harassment investigations

Provides rebuttable presumption protecting disclosures made to report unlawful conduct by elected officials or law enforcement, or when engaging in constitutionally protected speech, assembly, press, or petition activities

Classifies doxxing as a fourth-degree crime (up to 18 months imprisonment, $10,000 fine), elevated to third-degree (3-5 years imprisonment, $15,000 fine) if it results in serious bodily injury, physical harm, or stalking