S 3058 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Enacts the "Reader Privacy Act."

This bill, the "Reader Privacy Act," protects the privacy of people using book services (like libraries, e-book platforms, or book rental services). It prohibits book service providers from sharing users' reading habits or personal details with law enforcement or government entities, except when the user consents, a court order exists, or for specific student book voucher reimbursements at schools. It also allows emergency disclosure if law enforcement claims an imminent threat to life or safety, requiring written confirmation within seven days. The law extends existing library privacy protections to all book services, including e-books, affecting both providers and users.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
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Benjie Wimberly
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