A 6183 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Expands cyber-harassment to include reckless online communications.

This bill expands New Jersey's cyber-harassment law to include online communications made with "reckless disregard for the safety of another," not just intentional harassment. It adds a new standard where reckless posts (e.g., spreading harmful content without caring about the impact) become a punishable offense, distinct from intentional acts. Reckless cyber-harassment is now classified as a less severe "disorderly persons offense" (up to 6 months in jail or $1,000 fine), rather than a fourth-degree crime. The law also requires minors convicted of cyber-harassment to complete educational programs, and parents who fail to comply with court orders face fines.
Sub-Topics: Corrections Courts
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 8, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025
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