NJ S4739

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

Removes the current exception that allows a person to record a conversation if they are a party to it or if one party has given consent

Maintains existing exceptions for law enforcement officers and those acting at their direction, who may continue to intercept communications under current rules

Violation remains a third-degree crime punishable by 3-5 years imprisonment, a fine up to $15,000, or both

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