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NJ A1939

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Annette Quijano

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Executors and administrators of estates would gain authority to take control of, conduct, continue, or terminate a deceased person's online accounts
  • Covered accounts include social networking websites, microblogging or short message services, and email service websites
  • The authority applies where the executor or administrator is otherwise authorized under probate law
  • Modeled after Oklahoma legislation enacted in 2010 and similar laws in other states
  • Would take effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Authorizes executor or administrator to take control of online accounts of deceased person.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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