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NJ A3768

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Aura Dunn

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a disorderly persons offense for knowingly transmitting unsolicited nude or sexually explicit images electronically without the recipient's request or express consent
  • Elevates the offense to a fourth degree crime when the sender knows or reasonably expects the unsolicited image will be viewed by a child under 13 years old or a person with a mental disability unable to understand the sexual nature of the conduct
  • A disorderly persons offense carries penalties of up to 6 months imprisonment and/or a $1,000 fine
  • A fourth degree crime carries penalties of up to 18 months imprisonment and/or a $10,000 fine
  • Amends N.J.S.2C:14-4 to expand existing lewdness statutes to cover electronic transmissions via computers, cell phones, and other interactive devices

Legislative Description

Creates offense for electronically sending unsolicited nude image.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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