This bill provides an extra $10 million in state funding for community projects in Paterson through the New Jersey Community Development Corporation. The funds are specifically allocated to three projects: $4 million for the Great Falls Youth Center at 52 Front Street, $3 million for a STEM/AI Innovation Hub at 59 Spruce Street, and $3 million for affordable housing with retail space at 98 Spruce Street. The funding is supplemental to existing appropriations and targets physical improvements and services in Paterson. The bill directs the corporation to use these funds immediately for these designated projects.
ACR 77 declares that the Division of State Lottery's rule (N.J.A.C. 17:20-1.5) permitting direct online sales of lottery tickets is inconsistent with New Jersey's State Lottery Act. The bill directly affects the Division of State Lottery (part of the Department of Treasury), which had adopted the rule to allow consumers to purchase tickets via the agency's website and apps. The resolution cites a conflict with N.J.S.A. 5:9-11, which prohibits state agencies from acting as "exclusive lottery sales agents." It gives the Division 30 days to amend or withdraw the rule, or the Legislature may later invalidate it through further action. This is a procedural resolution, not a new law, focusing on aligning agency rules with existing statutory intent.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Education to create and maintain a searchable website listing all educational programs and resources for students with disabilities eligible for special education. The site must include details on approved schools (in-state, out-of-state, and specialized programs), assistive technologies, and support organizations, searchable by disability type, location, and keyword. The Department must consult with the State Special Education Advisory Council and update the site annually to ensure accuracy. This directly affects students with disabilities, their families, and educators seeking accessible information about available services.
S 3305 prohibits the creation or disclosure of deceptive audio or visual media ("deepfakes") that falsely depict someone's speech or conduct, directly affecting individuals who create or share such content without authorization. It establishes criminal penalties: a fourth-degree crime for creating deepfakes for unlawful purposes (like harassment or theft), and a third-degree crime for disclosing them without labeling them as deceptive (with fines up to $30,000). Victims can sue for civil damages of at least $1,000 per violation, plus attorney fees, and the law explicitly exempts news media from penalties unless they knowingly broadcast deceptive content without clear labeling. The bill aims to prevent harm from manipulated media while preserving existing legal protections for interactive computer services.
This New Jersey bill (A1621) prohibits non-subjects who obtained body-worn camera recordings through public records access from sharing them without the written consent of every person visibly involved in the recording (e.g., suspects, victims, or detainees). Exceptions allow disclosure for public health/safety emergencies or compelling public interest. Violations carry penalties including a minimum $1,000 fine per violation, civil lawsuits for damages, and potential punitive damages for intentional violations. The bill specifically aims to prevent exploitation of recordings shared online, such as instances where young women were targeted after being recorded during police encounters. It defines "subject" to exclude people who only appear incidentally in the footage.
This bill establishes a three-year pilot program in New Jersey public schools to provide assistive technology (like text-to-speech software and digital tools) to elementary and middle school students with dyslexia or related reading/writing challenges. It directly affects students identified with dyslexia who do not require formal special education classification, helping them access grade-level materials and complete assignments more effectively. The program will provide grants to seven selected school districts (chosen across urban, suburban, rural areas and different county sizes) to cover the cost of technology, related services, and teacher training. Districts must apply with student data and plans showing how the tools will improve academic outcomes, with the Commissioner of Education overseeing implementation.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Treasury to review and approve a blockchain-based digital payment platform designed for legal, licensed businesses that lack access to traditional banking and operate primarily in cash. The platform must enable secure cashless transactions with a 1:1 virtual currency-to-dollar conversion, record all transactions on a permanent digital ledger, and allow businesses to pay sales tax to local municipalities. Businesses would need state approval to use the platform, which must also support managing expenditures and meeting regulatory requirements. The law aims to expand digital commerce access for cash-reliant businesses while ensuring compliance and security.
This bill requires public records containing home addresses of elected officials and candidates for office to be redacted (removed) from public access. It directly affects current state and local elected officials, as well as candidates who have filed with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission. The key provision adds home addresses to the list of confidential information already protected under state law, such as victim records and personal identifiers. As a result, home addresses will no longer appear in publicly available government records. The policy change applies to all government records maintained by state or local agencies.
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This bill (S 3344) upgrades New Jersey's invasion of privacy laws by increasing penalties for non-consensual recording of intimate acts or exposed body parts. It reclassifies certain offenses from fourth or third degree to second degree crimes, meaning judges can now impose jail sentences instead of mandatory non-imprisonment. The law specifically targets recording others without consent in private settings (like dressing rooms) or disclosing such recordings, with penalties including fines up to $30,000. It applies directly to individuals who commit these acts, removing previous restrictions that limited sentencing options for these violations.
This bill (A4213) creates civil remedies for New Jersey residents whose sexual or intimate images were recorded or disclosed without consent. It allows victims to sue offenders in court for damages, including a minimum of $1,000 per violation (up to $10,000 total), plus emotional distress damages, attorney fees, and punitive damages for reckless conduct. The law requires courts to handle cases confidentially using pseudonyms and prohibits using prior consent (like sharing images with a partner) as justification for later disclosure. Exceptions include disclosures made to law enforcement, for medical treatment, or in reporting unlawful conduct.
