A 1199 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits certain use of emergency communications receivers for pecuniary gain.

This bill prohibits using radios that pick up police, fire, or emergency medical communications for profit, unless authorized by New Jersey's Department of Law and Public Safety. It directly affects businesses or individuals attempting to sell or monetize real-time emergency call information. The law adds a specific prohibition against commercial use of such radios, while allowing state authorization for legitimate purposes. Violations are classified as disorderly person offenses, punishable by fines up to $1,000 or up to six months in jail.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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Avi Schnall
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