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NJ A2532

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rosy Bagolie

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits transmitting sexually offensive communications through social networking websites to New Jersey minors under age 13, or to those aged 13-15 if the sender is at least four years older.
  • Establishes civil penalties of $1,000 payable to the website operator per violation, plus $5,000 or actual damages (including pain and suffering, medical expenses, emotional trauma, and counseling costs) payable to the victim.
  • Bans abusive communications (threatening, intimidating, or harassing messages) sent through social networking sites to any New Jersey minor under age 18.
  • Requires social networking website operators to revoke access for violators expeditiously or maintain a compliant reporting mechanism with visible reporting links, prompt review processes, and user blocking capabilities.
  • Grants immunity from civil and criminal liability to website operators who report violations to law enforcement, unless they act in bad faith or with malicious purpose.

Legislative Description

Provides penalties for sexually offensive or abusive communication through social networking website.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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