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NJ S4745
Bill
Status
10/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Cryan
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AI Summary
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Creates a new form of child endangerment for knowingly acting via electronic communication (including social media) in a manner likely to injure the physical, mental, or moral welfare of a child under 18, or directing a child to engage in dangerous occupations
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Classifies the offense as a second degree crime (5-10 years imprisonment, up to $150,000 fine) for persons with legal duty or assumed responsibility for the child's care
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Classifies the offense as a third degree crime (3-5 years imprisonment, up to $15,000 fine) for all other persons who endanger a child through electronic communication
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Explicitly excludes interactive computer services, telecommunications providers, and information service providers from liability under the new provision
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Targets parents and others who post content of children on social media for monetary gain (cash, products, endorsements) that may be consumed by sex offenders or predators
Legislative Description
Creates penalty for child endangerment via use of social media.
Law and Public Safety
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
10/27/2025