A 3090 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes fourth degree crime of cyber-interference.

This bill makes it a fourth-degree crime to intentionally tamper with or interfere with someone else's electronic device (including smart home systems, security systems, phones, or cameras) with the purpose of harassing them. It defines "electronic device" broadly to cover any device capable of transmitting or recording information electronically. Violations carry penalties of up to 18 months in jail, a $10,000 fine, or both. The law applies directly to individuals who engage in such interference, not to the devices or systems themselves.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Lisa Swain
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