Provides penalties for sexually offensive or abusive communication through social networking website.
This bill, the "Social Networking Safety Act," prohibits transmitting sexually offensive communications (like explicit sexual requests or obscene content) to New Jersey residents under 13 or under 16 who are at least four years younger than the sender. It also bans abusive communications (threatening, intimidating, or harassing messages) to anyone under 18 in New Jersey. Social media platforms operating in New Jersey must quickly suspend users who violate these rules upon receiving credible reports, or face civil liability. Senders face $1,000 penalties per violation for operators and up to $5,000 or actual damages (including emotional trauma or counseling costs) for victims. Platforms with effective reporting systems (including blocking features) are protected from liability, while those without must clearly warn users they lack such protections.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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