S.1514

New Jersey S1514 creates a penalty for child endangerment via use of social media.

New Jersey S1514 amends the state's criminal code to establish penalties for child endangerment through the use of social media. This includes knowingly acting in a manner likely to be injurious to the physical, mental, or moral welfare of a child under 18 years of age or directing or authorizing a child to engage in an occupation involving a substantial risk of danger to the child’s life or health. The bill also addresses the distribution, possession, and storage of items depicting the sexual exploitation or abuse of a child, with varying penalties based on the number of items involved.