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NJ S352
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Diegnan
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AI Summary
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Requires all Internet-connected devices sold in New Jersey to include digital blocking capability that renders obscene material, child pornography, revenge pornography, and human trafficking websites inaccessible by default.
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Adults 18 and older may deactivate the blocking feature by submitting a written request, verifying age with ID, acknowledging a written warning, and paying a one-time $20 digital access fee.
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Manufacturers may alternatively pay a $20 opt-out fee per device entering New Jersey commerce; all collected fees fund the Commission on Human Trafficking through the Attorney General's office.
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Violations constitute unlawful practices under the Consumer Fraud Act, punishable by up to $10,000 for first offenses and $20,000 for subsequent offenses, plus potential cease and desist orders, punitive damages, and treble damages.
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Consumers may report improperly blocked non-obscene content, which must be unblocked within five business days; unresponsive manufacturers face civil suits with damages up to $500 per unreported obscene content item.
Legislative Description
Requires certain wholesale pricing of motor fuels be set using formula.
Commerce
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
1/9/2024