S.549

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

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S549 criminalizes surreptitious tracking of individuals using electronic devices.

New Jersey S549 makes it a fourth degree crime to knowingly install or place an electronic tracking device or tracking application to surreptitious track or determine the location of another person. The bill defines an "electronic tracking device" as any device designed to track a person's location or movement by transmitting electronic signals. The bill exempts certain lawful uses, such as tracking a minor child by a parent or guardian, monitoring individuals at risk of injury or death, and tracking personal property during lawful business transactions.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DD
2
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee