NJ A6186

Amends New Jersey's wiretapping statute to require all parties to consent before a private citizen can record a phone call or conversation, changing New Jersey from a "one-party consent" to an "all-party consent" state

Currently, recording is permitted if the person making the recording is a party to the conversation or if just one party consents; this bill eliminates that exception for non-law enforcement individuals

Law enforcement exceptions remain unchanged, including the ability for officers to intercept communications when they are a party to the conversation or when acting with Attorney General or county prosecutor approval

Violation of the wiretapping law constitutes a third-degree crime, punishable by 3-5 years imprisonment, a fine up to $15,000, or both

Takes effect 90 days following enactment, joining 11 other states that currently require all-party consent for recording conversations