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NJ S4683
Bill
Status
6/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Singer
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AI Summary
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Expands New Jersey's "Daniel's Law" to add current and former members of the State Senate and General Assembly to the list of protected persons whose home addresses and unpublished telephone numbers cannot be publicly disclosed
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Prohibits both government agencies and private parties from posting, publishing, or making available online the home addresses or unpublished phone numbers of legislators and their immediate family members residing in the same household
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Creates criminal penalties for violations: fourth degree crime for reckless violations and third degree crime for purposeful violations when disclosure is made with intent to expose someone to harassment or risk of harm
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Allows civil lawsuits against violators 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 the June 13, 2025 violent attacks on Minnesota state lawmakers Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman 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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
6/30/2025