This bill aims to strengthen protections for public servants and their families by enhancing penalties for threats against them and establishing the crime of doxxing. It introduces a permanent restraining order process for victims of stalking and threats against public servants, allowing such orders to be issued upon conviction and enforced statewide. The legislation clarifies definitions related to "immediate family member" and "public servant," and outlines procedures for law enforcement to seize weapons in cases of threats against public officials. Additionally, it categorizes threats against judicial officers and their families as a second-degree crime, escalating to a first-degree crime if committed within 500 feet of the victim's residence.

The bill also criminalizes doxxing, defined as the unauthorized disclosure of a covered person's home address or unpublished telephone number with the intent to harass. Violations are classified as a fourth-degree crime for reckless actions and a third-degree crime for purposeful actions, particularly if they result in serious bodily injury or stalking. Furthermore, the legislation enhances penalties for the improper use of personal identifying information, with severe consequences for violations, including potential imprisonment of up to 20 years for first-degree crimes. Overall, the bill seeks to provide greater legal recourse and protection for public servants against harassment and threats.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2C:12-10.1, 2C:20-31.1, 2C:39-7