The "New Jerseyans Right to Monitor Act" establishes the right for citizens to record law enforcement activities under specific circumstances. It defines "law enforcement activity" as any action taken by a law enforcement officer in the course of their duties and grants individuals who are not under arrest or in custody the right to record such activities while maintaining control over their recordings and any equipment used. The bill explicitly prohibits actions that would physically interfere with law enforcement activities or obstruct governmental functions.

Additionally, the bill outlines the conditions under which a claim of unlawful interference can be made if a law enforcement officer obstructs a person's right to record. This includes actions such as preventing recording, threatening individuals for recording, or unlawfully seizing recording equipment. It also provides an affirmative defense for law enforcement officers if they had probable cause to arrest the individual for obstruction. Individuals may seek damages, including punitive damages and attorney's fees, in court for violations of this act, which is designed to complement existing rights under federal and state law.