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NJ A5875
Bill
Status
6/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christopher DePhillips
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AI Summary
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Expands "Daniel's Law" protections to include active, formerly active, or retired members of the New Jersey Senate and General Assembly, along with their immediate family members residing in the same household
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Prohibits government agencies from disclosing home addresses of legislators in public records, requiring redaction upon request through the Office of Information Privacy
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Makes it a crime to knowingly post or publish a legislator's home address or unpublished phone number online with intent to expose them to harassment or risk of harm (fourth degree for reckless violations, third degree for purposeful violations)
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Allows legislators and their families to pursue civil action against private parties who disclose protected information, with damages of at least $1,000 per violation plus punitive damages, attorney's fees, and equitable relief
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Introduced in response to violent attacks on June 13, 2025 against two Minnesota state lawmakers and their family members at their homes
Legislative Description
Expands "Daniel's Law" to prohibit disclosure of personal information of members of NJ Legislature.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
6/23/2025