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NJ A6183
Bill
Status
12/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dan Hutchison
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AI Summary
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Amends New Jersey's cyber-harassment law (N.J.S.A.2C:33-4.1) to criminalize online communications made with "reckless disregard for the safety of another," in addition to purposeful or intentional harassment
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Adds reckless conduct as a basis for the offense of sending, posting, or proposing lewd, indecent, or obscene material to or about a person online
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Creates a new offense category where cyber-harassment committed recklessly is classified as a disorderly persons offense, punishable by up to 6 months imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $1,000
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Maintains existing penalties for intentional cyber-harassment as a fourth-degree crime (up to 18 months imprisonment, up to $10,000 fine) and third-degree crime when an adult impersonates a minor (3-5 years imprisonment, up to $15,000 fine)
Legislative Description
Expands cyber-harassment to include reckless online communications.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
12/8/2025