J.B.'s Law proposes an amendment to the New Jersey Rules of Evidence, specifically aimed at excluding creative or artistic expressions in audio or video formats from being considered as evidence in criminal proceedings. This resolution arises from concerns that such expressions, particularly in the context of rap music, have been unfairly used against artists in legal cases, leading to prejudicial outcomes. The law highlights the case of Edgar Jamal Gamory, known as J.B., whose conviction was partly based on his music lyrics and videos. The resolution argues that the admission of such evidence violates the Confrontation Clause of the New Jersey Constitution and the First Amendment's protection of free speech.

The proposed amendments to the rules clarify that a defendant's creative or artistic expressions, whether original or derivative, should not be admissible in court, as they do not provide relevant evidence of a defendant's guilt or intent. The resolution aims to redirect criminal prosecutions towards more substantial evidence, thereby preventing the potential chilling effect on artistic expression, particularly within the hip-hop genre. If adopted by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, these changes would take effect immediately upon the Governor's signature, reinforcing the notion that artistic works should not be conflated with criminal behavior.