NJ A4422

Creates the crime of "digital impersonation" as a third-degree offense for knowingly impersonating another person online without consent and with intent to defraud, for purposes of harming or threatening someone, sending unsolicited bulk messages, or accessing contact lists

Establishes criminal penalties including fines up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment up to one year for violations

Provides civil remedies allowing victims to recover $500 per occurrence in statutory damages, plus compensatory damages and injunctive relief, with courts able to award up to triple damages for willful violations

Exempts Internet service providers, software companies, and website operators from liability unless they are directly involved in the impersonation

Takes effect 90 days after enactment