Daniel's Law, however, changes the way people are punished for distracted driving. For example: Distracted driving is now punished similarly to drunk driving. Penalties for distracted drivers convicted of vehicular homicide have increased – these drivers could face an additional 5 years in prison.

Daniel's Law was enacted in response to the tragic death of Daniel Anderl, the son of Judge Esther Salas and Mark Anderl. The law prohibits disclosure of the residential addresses of certain persons covered by the law (“Covered Persons”) on websites controlled by state, county, and local government agencies.

New Jersey Statute § 56:8-166.1, better known as "Daniel's Law," , opens new tab was passed in 2020 in response to the fatal shooting of Daniel Anderl, the son of a federal judge, by a disgruntled attorney who was able to find the home address of the judge on the internet.

Daniel's Law provides a means for active and retired federal and State court judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement members to request the redaction of certain personal information from public-facing State, County, and municipal websites.