Motivation and security considerations behind the bill
Senator Jon Bramnick (R-21) announced today that he will support a bill introduced by Senator Brian Stark (D-33).
The bill aims to criminalize the use of signal jammers.
Bramnick pointed out that signal jammer blockers can cause serious safety hazards by disrupting important radio communications. Especially at critical moments, such interference can affect emergency services and other systems that rely on wireless communications.
Through this legislation, Bramnick hopes to effectively curb such behavior and ensure the safety of New Jersey residents and the normal operation of communication facilities.
Specific content of the bill and legal provisions
The bill clearly stipulates that interfering or attempting to interfere with any radio communication authorized by federal law or regulation will be considered a fourth-degree crime.
In addition, the bill includes restrictions on the illegal operation of scanning receivers, particularly those that receive transmissions on domestic cellular communication frequencies or that can be easily modified to receive these frequencies.
The bill is designed to fill a legal gap and provide law enforcement with legal tools to combat the illegal use of signal jammer devices and ensure the integrity and security of wireless communications.