Establishes right to record law enforcement activity under certain circumstances.

This bill, S 1104 ("New Jerseyans’ Right to Monitor Act"), grants New Jersey residents the right to record law enforcement officers performing their duties in public, provided they are not under arrest or in custody. It protects the recorder’s right to maintain custody of the recording and any equipment used, while prohibiting officers from interfering with this right (e.g., by threatening, seizing devices, or arresting someone solely for recording). Violations allow affected individuals to sue for damages, attorney fees, or injunctions, with officers able to defend against lawsuits if they had probable cause to arrest the recorder for obstruction. The law explicitly states it does not override existing constitutional or federal rights.