S 2980 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

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

This bill prohibits posting, publishing, or sharing on the internet the home address or unpublished home phone number of active-duty military members, New Jersey National Guard members, or their spouses/children. It creates criminal penalties for intentional violations (3rd degree crime: 3-5 years in prison) or reckless ones (4th degree crime: up to 18 months), and allows victims to sue for at least $1,000 per violation plus damages and legal fees. Government agencies must obtain written permission before posting such information online. The law applies to individuals, businesses, and public entities, covering all online sharing methods defined as "disclose" (e.g., advertising, distributing, or offering the information).
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Introduced Mar 18, 2024 Last action Mar 18, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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