Broadens statute that criminalizes cyber-harassment of minor.
S 2308 (Broadens statute that criminalizes cyber-harassment of minor) amends New Jersey law to make cyber-harassment of a minor a third-degree crime when committed by someone aged 18 or older, removing the previous requirement that the offender impersonate a minor. It directly affects adults who cyber-harass minors, parents/guardians of minors convicted of such acts, and courts ordering prevention programs. Key provisions include imposing fines ($100-$500) on parents who fail to comply with court-ordered education programs for minors, and allowing civil liability for parents showing "willful disregard" in supervising minors. The bill updates sentencing to treat this as a third-degree offense (up to 5 years in prison or $15,000 fine), replacing the prior stricter requirement of impersonation.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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John McKeon
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