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NJ S3344

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shirley Turner

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Upgrades the crime of observing another person without consent (when they may expose intimate parts or engage in sexual activity) from a fourth degree to a third degree offense, punishable by 3-5 years imprisonment and fines up to $15,000

  • Upgrades the crime of photographing, filming, or recording intimate images without consent from a third degree to a second degree offense, punishable by 5-10 years imprisonment and fines up to $150,000

  • Upgrades the crime of disclosing such images without consent from a third degree to a second degree offense

  • Eliminates the presumption of non-imprisonment for persons convicted of third degree invasion of privacy, meaning judges cannot presume first-time offenders should avoid jail time

  • Applies to all offenses committed on or after the bill's effective date in New Jersey

Legislative Description

Upgrades crime of invasion of privacy under certain circumstances; eliminates presumption of nonimprisonment.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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