A 4406 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Prohibits posting, publishing on the Internet, or disclosing certain information regarding military personnel.

This bill prohibits individuals, businesses, and government agencies from posting, publishing, or disclosing the home address or unpublished home phone number of military members (including U.S. Armed Forces and New Jersey National Guard personnel) or their spouses/children on the internet. It makes reckless violations a fourth-degree crime (up to 18 months in jail or $10,000 fine) and intentional violations a third-degree crime (3-5 years in jail or $15,000 fine). Victims can sue for $1,000 per violation plus actual damages, attorney fees, and other remedies. The law applies to all online disclosure, requires written consent from military members before government sharing, and defines "disclose" broadly to include advertising or distributing such information.
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May 2024
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Introduced May 16, 2024 Last action May 16, 2024
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May 16, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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