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NJ A2411

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tennille McCoy

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits knowingly transmitting calls or text messages with misleading, false, or inaccurate caller identification information with intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value

  • Applies to telecommunications services used within New Jersey, including Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and broadband services

  • Violations constitute unlawful practices under the Consumer Fraud Act, with penalties up to $10,000 for first offense and $20,000 for subsequent offenses, plus potential treble damages

  • Exempts activities authorized by court order or law enforcement agencies, and does not restrict individuals from blocking their own caller ID information

  • Takes effect on the first day of the fourth month following enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits manipulation of certain caller identification information.

Consumer Affairs

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Consumer Affairs1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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