A 3730 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Revises civil remedies for victims of invasion of privacy due to unauthorized recording or disclosure of sexual or intimate images.

This bill (A3730) updates civil remedies for New Jersey residents who suffer privacy violations from unauthorized recording or disclosure of sexual or intimate images. It allows victims to sue in Superior Court anonymously using a pseudonym or initials, request sealed court records to protect their identity, and seek damages. Key changes include raising the minimum liquidated damages per violation from $1,000 to $10,000 (considering factors like the actor’s age and frequency of violations) and permitting recovery of any financial gain the actor earned from the disclosure. Exceptions to liability include disclosures made to law enforcement, for medical treatment, or in reporting unlawful conduct. The bill specifically protects parents, guardians, or "consistent caretakers" from liability when disclosing a child’s image for non-harmful reasons.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
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Governor
Introduced Feb 22, 2024 Last action Mar 4, 2024
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Mar 4, 2024
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Reported out of Assembly Committee with Amendments and Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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Feb 22, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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