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NJ A2662

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher DePhillips

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits knowingly posting personal identifying information (name, home address, photos) of federal, state, or municipal judicial officers and their immediate family members online with intent to expose them to harassment or risk of harm.

  • Reckless violations constitute a fourth-degree crime (up to 18 months imprisonment, $10,000 fine); purposeful violations constitute a third-degree crime (3-5 years imprisonment, up to $15,000 fine).

  • Creates civil cause of action for affected judicial officers or family members, with minimum liquidated damages of $1,000 per violation, plus potential punitive damages and attorney's fees.

  • Bars state and local government agencies from posting judicial officers' personal identifying information online without first obtaining written permission from the judicial officer.

  • Defines "immediate family member" broadly to include spouses, domestic partners, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, in-laws, and extended relatives residing in the same household.

Legislative Description

Prohibits, under certain circumstances, disclosure of certain personal identifying information, including home address and photographic image, concerning any federal, State, or municipal judicial officer, or that judicial officer's immediate family members.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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