Broadens statute that criminalizes cyber-harassment of minor.

This bill (S 1142) changes New Jersey's cyber-harassment law to make it a more serious crime when adults target minors. Specifically, it lowers the age threshold from 21 to 18 for adults committing cyber-harassment against minors, eliminating the previous requirement that the adult had to impersonate a minor to face third-degree criminal charges. The law now treats any cyber-harassment of a minor by someone 18 or older as a third-degree crime (punishable by 3-5 years in prison or $15,000 fines), rather than requiring impersonation. It also adds requirements for courts to order minors to complete anti-harassment programs and holds parents financially liable if they fail to comply with court orders regarding their child's cyber-harassment behavior.