New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

S 971 — Upgrades crime of stalking when stalking activity is carried out or assisted by installation or use of communication or location monitoring program or device on cellular phone or wireless mobile device.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SJU

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Cell phone or mobile device-upgrade stalking crime, use location monitoring prog

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html December 22, 2025

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SJU

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 971 do?
Cell phone or mobile device-upgrade stalking crime, use location monitoring prog
Who sponsors S 971?
S 971 is sponsored by Bramnick, Jon M. (Republican).
What is the current status of S 971?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S 971?
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