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A 4542·NJ·house

Makes it fourth degree crime to engage in certain tracking and location activities.

Reported by CommitteeFiled Mar 10, 2026
Sponsor: Murphy, Carol A. (D)
Latest Action

Received in the Senate Referred to SJU

Jun 11, 2026

Summary

The bill criminalizes knowingly placing an electronic tracking device or a surreptitious tracking app on another person’s phone, computer, or other device when the purpose is to start or aid an illegal act. It permits tracking when the target is a minor child, a person at risk because of health issues, when written consent is given, for personal property in a business transaction, for consumer data disclosed in a policy, or by an employer following legal notice rules. Violations carry up to 18 months in jail and a $10,000 fine.

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