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A 3090

Establishes fourth degree crime of cyber-interference.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Swain

New Jersey bill creates fourth-degree crime for cyber-interference, establishing new criminal offense for digital network disruption or intrusion activities.

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
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Bill Summary · A 3090

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 3090 creates a new fourth-degree criminal offense in New Jersey specifically for "cyber-interference." The bill was recently introduced and referred to the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee. The legislation establishes a specific criminal category targeting cyberspace-related interference activities.

Why is this important

New Jersey would be among states formally codifying cyber-interference as a distinct criminal offense, potentially closing gaps in existing cybercrime statutes. This could affect how law enforcement prosecutes digital intrusions, data manipulation, or network disruptions that don't fit neatly into existing computer crime laws. The fourth-degree classification suggests moderate severity—above disorderly conduct but below more serious felonies.

Potential points of contention

  • Vague definition: "Cyber-interference" lacks specificity in the bill summary; unclear boundaries could lead to overly broad prosecution or constitutional concerns about fair notice
  • Existing statutes overlap: New Jersey already has computer fraud, unauthorized access, and data theft laws; unclear how this complements or duplicates existing protections
  • First Amendment tensions: Depending on final language, activism, security research, or protected speech could potentially be criminalized if definitions are overbroad

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

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