Upgrades stalking to a third-degree crime when aided by monitoring devices on phones.

New Jersey S542 amends the definition of stalking to upgrade it to a third-degree crime when the stalker uses a communication or location monitoring program or device on the victim's cellular phone or wireless mobile device. Stalking is defined as a purposeful or knowing course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for their safety or suffer emotional distress. The bill aims to address the misuse of readily available monitoring programs and devices in stalking activities.

Upgrades stalking to a third-degree crime when aided by monitoring devices on phones.

New Jersey S542 amends the definition of stalking to upgrade it to a third-degree crime when the stalker uses a communication or location monitoring program or device on the victim's cellular phone or wireless mobile device. Stalking is defined as a purposeful or knowing course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for their safety or suffer emotional distress. The bill aims to address the misuse of readily available monitoring programs and devices in stalking activities.