NJ A4643

Amends N.J.S.2C:24-4 to create a new category of child endangerment for acts committed via electronic communication, including social media and social networking websites

A person commits child endangerment if they knowingly act via electronic communication in a manner likely to be injurious to the physical, mental, or moral welfare of a child under 18, or direct the child to engage in dangerous occupations

Persons with legal duty or assumed responsibility for a child's care who violate this provision are guilty of a second-degree crime; all other violators are guilty of a third-degree crime

Electronic communication is explicitly defined to exclude interactive computer services, telecommunications providers, and information service providers (and their affiliates/subsidiaries) as defined under federal law (47 U.S.C.)

Also adds "child sexual abuse or exploitation material" and "CSAEM" as alternative terminology for items depicting sexual exploitation or abuse of a child in existing statute definitions