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NJ A3585

NJ A3585: Prohibits and imposes criminal penalty on disclosure of certain intentionally deceptive audio or visual media within 90 days of election. Verified

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AI Summary

This bill prohibits the disclosure of certain deceptive audio or visual media within 90 days of an election. Specific penalties, definitions, and exceptions are not detailed here.

Business Impact

If you operate in media or advertising, you must ensure compliance with this bill by the election date or face criminal penalties.

State
New Jersey
Bill Number
A3585
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Narrow/Targeted
Last Action
Jan 13, 2026
Last Verified
May 4, 2026
Data Updated
May 4, 2026
What do these statuses mean?
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
Signed / Enacted — 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
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Law Enforcement Political Campaigning Consumer Protection Media

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What This Means

Assembly Bill A3585 aims to combat the spread of deceptive media during election periods. Specific penalties, definitions, and exceptions are not provided in this analysis.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 28)

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Compliance Checklist

Do not disclose deceptive audio or visual media within 90 days of an election.
Who: Natural persons involved in media disclosure.
Deadline: Within 90 days prior to an election.
Penalty: Fourth-degree crime for first offense; third-degree crime for subsequent offenses.
Include disclaimers for any permissible deceptive media.
Who: Distributors of media that may be considered deceptive.
Deadline: At the time of disclosure.
Penalty: Potential civil liability if not compliant.

Related & Companion Bills

New Jersey S2129 — Prohibits and imposes criminal penalty on disclosure of cer…

Full Legal Analysis

Assembly Bill A3585 prohibits the disclosure of certain deceptive audio or visual media within 90 days of an election. Specific criminal penalties, definitions of 'deceptive audio or visual media' and 'disclosure', and any exceptions or conditions are not detailed here as the full bill text is unavailable for verification.

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