Upgrades crime of invasion of privacy under certain circumstances; eliminates presumption of nonimprisonment.
New Jersey bill A4430 upgrades certain invasion of privacy offenses to higher criminal degrees (from third to second degree) and removes the automatic presumption against jail time for convictions. It specifically targets secretly photographing, recording, or disclosing intimate images or activities without consent - such as in fitting rooms or dressing areas - where a reasonable person wouldn’t expect observation. The bill also clarifies that disclosing such recordings (e.g., via internet or sharing) constitutes a separate offense. Retail stores can avoid liability by posting clear notices about surveillance, and law enforcement officers are exempt when performing official duties. This directly affects individuals committing non-consensual recording or disclosure of intimate moments.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
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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Aura Dunn
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