Prohibits soliciting or phishing for personal identifying information.

This bill (A1917) would make it a crime to solicit or phishing for personal identifying information, such as Social Security numbers, biometric data, or account details, with the intent to commit identity theft or fraud. It directly affects individuals or entities attempting to trick people into sharing sensitive data through deceptive means. The law defines "personal identifying information" broadly to include names, addresses, dates of birth, financial account numbers, and unique biometric identifiers. Violating this law would be a disorderly persons offense punishable by up to six months in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both. The bill uses existing legal definitions from New Jersey's identity theft statutes to clarify prohibited conduct.