Upgrades crime of invasion of privacy under certain circumstances; eliminates presumption of nonimprisonment.

S 1523 (New Jersey Senate Bill) upgrades penalties for certain privacy violations by reclassifying offenses and removing the presumption against prison sentences. It makes secretly observing or recording someone's intimate areas without consent a higher-level crime (second degree instead of third or fourth), and prohibits sharing such recordings without permission. The bill directly affects individuals who engage in non-consensual recording in private settings like dressing rooms, while allowing exceptions for retail stores that post clear notices. Key provisions include eliminating the automatic assumption that offenders won't receive prison time and adding specific definitions for "intimate parts" and "disclosure." This legislation aims to strengthen protections against invasion of privacy through clearer criminal penalties.