This bill amends New Jersey's child endangerment laws to include penalties for actions taken via electronic communication, specifically targeting behaviors that may harm a child's physical, mental, or moral welfare through social media. The new provision states that a person is guilty of child endangerment if they knowingly act in a way that could injure a child under 18 or direct that child to engage in dangerous occupations. If the individual has a legal duty of care for the child, the offense is classified as a second-degree crime; otherwise, it is a third-degree crime.

The penalties for these crimes align with existing child endangerment laws, with second-degree offenses carrying a potential prison sentence of five to ten years and fines up to $150,000, while third-degree offenses could result in three to five years of imprisonment and fines up to $15,000. The bill aims to address the exploitation of children on social media, particularly in cases where parents may post content for financial gain, thereby exposing their children to potential harm.