New Jersey S2174 establishes the crime of doxxing, with penalties based on resulting harm.

New Jersey S2174 creates the crime of doxxing, defined as knowingly disclosing personal identifying information without consent to cause harm. Doxxing is a fourth-degree crime unless it results in serious bodily injury, physical harm, or stalking, elevating it to a third-degree crime. The bill exempts disclosures made in good faith to the public or law enforcement regarding unlawful conduct or during official investigations. A rebuttable presumption protects disclosures made for lawful, constitutionally protected activities or reporting on public officials' unlawful conduct.

New Jersey S2174 establishes the crime of doxxing, with penalties based on resulting harm.

New Jersey S2174 creates the crime of doxxing, defined as knowingly disclosing personal identifying information without consent to cause harm. Doxxing is a fourth-degree crime unless it results in serious bodily injury, physical harm, or stalking, elevating it to a third-degree crime. The bill exempts disclosures made in good faith to the public or law enforcement regarding unlawful conduct or during official investigations. A rebuttable presumption protects disclosures made for lawful, constitutionally protected activities or reporting on public officials' unlawful conduct.