This bill amends New Jersey's child endangerment laws to include penalties for actions taken via social media that may harm a child's physical, mental, or moral welfare. Specifically, it introduces a new provision stating that a person is guilty of child endangerment if they knowingly act in a manner likely to be injurious to a child under 18 years of age through electronic communication, including social media. If the individual has a legal duty for the child's care or has assumed responsibility for the child, the offense is classified as a second-degree crime; otherwise, it is a third-degree crime.

The penalties for these offenses align with existing child endangerment laws, with second-degree crimes carrying a potential sentence of five to ten years in prison and fines up to $150,000, while third-degree crimes may 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.