Increases penalty for "bombing" online meeting or teleconference under certain circumstances.
This New Jersey bill (A1505) amends computer crime laws to specifically address disrupting online meetings or teleconferences ("bombing"). Currently, unauthorized disruption is a fourth-degree crime (up to 18 months in prison or $10,000 fine). The bill increases penalties to a third-degree crime (3-5 years in prison or $15,000 fine) if the disruption involves posting obscene material (violating N.J.S.2C:34-3) viewed by minors under 18, or if the damage exceeds $5,000. For disruptions causing major public service interruptions (affecting 10+ structures for 2+ hours, or creating risk of death/injury) or damage over $250,000, it becomes a first-degree crime with mandatory minimum parole terms.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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P
Craig Coughlin
DDemocratic
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Gerry Scharfenberger
RRepublican
Co
Vicky Flynn
RRepublican
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