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AI Summary
Establishes civil and criminal penalties in New Jersey for creating or sharing deceptive 'deepfake' media.
Business Impact
If you create or share 'deepfake' media, you must ensure it's not for criminal purposes or face fines up to $30,000.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
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— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
New Jersey law introduces penalties for creating or disseminating 'deepfake' media to further crimes, allowing victims to pursue civil actions without a criminal conviction.
Key Provisions
- C.2C:21-17.8(b): Criminalizes creation of deceptive media for criminal purposes.
- C.2C:21-17.8(c): Criminalizes solicitation or use of deceptive media for crimes.
- C.2C:21-17.8(d): Allows fines up to $30,000.
- C.2C:21-17.8(e): Convictions do not merge with underlying offenses; consecutive sentences required.
- C.2C:21-17.8(f): Provides for civil actions by victims without prerequisite criminal conviction.
Latest Legislative Action
Approved P.L.2025, c.40.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 24)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Annette Quijano D | Sponsor | HD-020 |
| Benjie Wimberly D | Sponsor | SD-035 |
| Carmen Amato R | Sponsor | SD-009 |
| Christopher Tully D | Sponsor | HD-038 |
| Cody Miller D | Sponsor | HD-004 |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 8)
A ·
Assembly Floor: Concur Governor Recommendations ·
Mar 24, 2025
64 Yea
13 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
S ·
Senate Floor: Concur Governor Recommendations ·
Mar 24, 2025
39 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
S ·
Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage ·
Jan 30, 2025
37 Yea
0 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Clearly identify any shared deepfake media.
Who: Individuals and businesses in NJ
Deadline: Immediately upon sharing
Penalty: Fines up to $30,000 and potential imprisonment
Who: Individuals and businesses in NJ
Deadline: Immediately upon sharing
Penalty: Fines up to $30,000 and potential imprisonment
Avoid creating deepfakes for unlawful purposes.
Who: Media creators in NJ
Deadline: Immediately
Penalty: Third-degree criminal charges
Who: Media creators in NJ
Deadline: Immediately
Penalty: Third-degree criminal charges
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