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S 450

Criminalizes use of "signal jammers."

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Jon Bramnick and 2 co-sponsors

New Jersey bill to criminalize signal jammer use was withdrawn after being superseded by existing state law addressing the same public safety concern.

Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.349.
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Bill Summary · S 450

Legislative bill overview

S 450 proposed to criminalize the use of signal jammers in New Jersey. The bill was introduced in January 2026 but was withdrawn after being superseded by Public Law 2025, c.349, which apparently already addressed this issue through separate legislation.

Why is this important

Signal jammers pose genuine public safety risks by disrupting emergency communications, cellular networks, and safety systems in vehicles and buildings. Establishing clear criminal penalties creates legal tools for enforcement and deters intentional interference with critical communications infrastructure that society depends on.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of criminalization: Questions about whether penalties apply equally to accidental interference, legitimate research, authorized military/law enforcement use, and intentional criminal use
  • Overlap with federal law: Signal jamming is already federally prohibited under FCC regulations; clarification needed on how state criminal law complements existing penalties
  • Definition precision: Technical definitions of what constitutes a "signal jammer" could be ambiguous, potentially capturing legitimate devices or creating enforcement uncertainty

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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