New Jersey A698 criminalizes interference with 9-1-1 public safety answering points as a second-degree crime.

New Jersey A698 amends existing law to make it a crime of the second degree to purposely or knowingly interfere with 9-1-1 public safety answering points. This includes actions such as altering, damaging, or destroying data, databases, computer systems, or networks, or denying, disrupting, or impairing computer services. The bill aims to address the issue of hackers unlawfully accessing 9-1-1 systems and interfering with emergency communications. A conviction for this crime can result in a prison term of five to ten years, a fine of up to $150,000, or both.

New Jersey A698 criminalizes interference with 9-1-1 public safety answering points as a second-degree crime.

New Jersey A698 amends existing law to make it a crime of the second degree to purposely or knowingly interfere with 9-1-1 public safety answering points. This includes actions such as altering, damaging, or destroying data, databases, computer systems, or networks, or denying, disrupting, or impairing computer services. The bill aims to address the issue of hackers unlawfully accessing 9-1-1 systems and interfering with emergency communications. A conviction for this crime can result in a prison term of five to ten years, a fine of up to $150,000, or both.