New Jersey S996 criminalizes the solicitation of personal identifying information through phishing.

New Jersey S996 makes it a disorderly persons offense to solicit, request, or induce another person to provide personal identifying information for identity theft or fraud. The bill uses the existing definition of "personal identifying information," which includes names, addresses, social security numbers, and other unique identifiers. A conviction under this act carries a potential penalty of up to six months in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. The act will take effect three months after its enactment.

New Jersey S996 criminalizes the solicitation of personal identifying information through phishing.

New Jersey S996 makes it a disorderly persons offense to solicit, request, or induce another person to provide personal identifying information for identity theft or fraud. The bill uses the existing definition of "personal identifying information," which includes names, addresses, social security numbers, and other unique identifiers. A conviction under this act carries a potential penalty of up to six months in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. The act will take effect three months after its enactment.