Expands "Daniel's Law" protections; requires Office of Information Privacy to establish portal for prohibiting disclosure of personal information by private entities and establishes penalties for failure to comply.
This bill expands New Jersey's "Daniel's Law" to protect the home addresses and unpublished phone numbers of public officials - including judges, law enforcement officers, child protective investigators, legislators, prosecutors, and their immediate family members. It requires the Office of Information Privacy to establish a portal where authorized individuals (like family members or legal representatives) can request that private businesses stop disclosing this information online. Private entities that fail to comply face criminal penalties: reckless violations are classified as fourth-degree crimes, while intentional violations are third-degree crimes. The law aims to prevent harassment and safety risks by restricting the online sharing of sensitive personal contact details.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026
Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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