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NJ S1030
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jon Bramnick
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AI Summary
- Prohibits telemarketers from knowingly transmitting calls or text messages that display misleading, false, or inaccurate caller identification information with intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value
- Creates a disorderly persons offense for knowingly manipulating caller identification services, punishable by up to six months imprisonment, a fine of up to $1,000, or both
- Exempts telecommunications providers acting solely as intermediaries, callers who reasonably believe recipients are outside New Jersey, and law enforcement or intelligence activities conducted under applicable laws
- Maintains existing exceptions from federal law, including the right to block caller ID transmission and uses authorized by court order or the Federal Communications Commission
- Takes effect on the first day of the fourth month following enactment
Legislative Description
Prohibits certain caller identification service manipulation and provides additional penalty.
Commerce
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Commerce1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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