ASSEMBLY, No. 2301 STATE OF NEW JERSEY 221st LEGISLATURE PRE-FILED FOR INTRODUCTION IN THE 2024 SESSION
ASSEMBLY, No. 2301
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
221st LEGISLATURE
PRE-FILED FOR INTRODUCTION IN THE 2024 SESSION
Sponsored by: Assemblywoman LISA SWAIN District 38 (Bergen) Co-Sponsored by: Assemblywoman Sumter SYNOPSIS Establishes fourth degree crime of cyber-interference. CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT Introduced Pending Technical Review by Legislative Counsel.
Sponsored by:
Assemblywoman LISA SWAIN
District 38 (Bergen)
Co-Sponsored by:
Assemblywoman Sumter
SYNOPSIS
Establishes fourth degree crime of cyber-interference.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
Introduced Pending Technical Review by Legislative Counsel.
An Act establishing the crime of cyber-interference and supplementing Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. A person commits a crime of the fourth degree if, with the purpose to harass another, the person tampers or interferes with any software, computer, cell phone, or any other electronic device. For purposes of this section, "electronic device" shall include, but not be limited to, a smart home device or system, home security system, computer, digital camera, wireless or portable equipment, entertainment system, or any other device that is capable of transmitting, receiving, or recording messages, images, sounds, data, or other information by electronic means. 2. This act shall take effect immediately. STATEMENT This bill establishes the crime of cyber-interference and makes a violation a crime of the fourth degree. Under the bill, a person commits the crime of cyber-interference if the person, with the purpose to harass another, tampers or interferes with any software, computer, cell phone, or any other electronic device. The bill defines "electronic device" to include, but not be limited to, a smart home device or system, home security system, computer, digital camera, wireless or portable equipment, entertainment system, or any other device that is capable of transmitting, receiving, or recording messages, images, sounds, data, or other information by electronic means. A crime of the fourth degree is punishable by a term of imprisonment of up to 18 months, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.
An Act establishing the crime of cyber-interference and supplementing Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes.
Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. A person commits a crime of the fourth degree if, with the purpose to harass another, the person tampers or interferes with any software, computer, cell phone, or any other electronic device.
For purposes of this section, "electronic device" shall include, but not be limited to, a smart home device or system, home security system, computer, digital camera, wireless or portable equipment, entertainment system, or any other device that is capable of transmitting, receiving, or recording messages, images, sounds, data, or other information by electronic means.
2. This act shall take effect immediately.
STATEMENT
This bill establishes the crime of cyber-interference and makes a violation a crime of the fourth degree.
Under the bill, a person commits the crime of cyber-interference if the person, with the purpose to harass another, tampers or interferes with any software, computer, cell phone, or any other electronic device. The bill defines "electronic device" to include, but not be limited to, a smart home device or system, home security system, computer, digital camera, wireless or portable equipment, entertainment system, or any other device that is capable of transmitting, receiving, or recording messages, images, sounds, data, or other information by electronic means.
A crime of the fourth degree is punishable by a term of imprisonment of up to 18 months, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.