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NJ AR101: Urges generative artificial intelligence and content sharing platforms to make voluntary commitments to prevent and remove harmful content.

In Committee New Jersey · 2026–2027 session

Last verified Oct 16, 2026 · official bill text

AR101 · where it stands

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  1. Introduced In committee
  2. Passed first chamber
  3. Passed both chambers
  4. Enacted
  5. Effective
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In one paragraph

New Jersey's AR101 is a resolution that does not change the law. It would urge generative AI and content sharing platforms to voluntarily commit to preventing and removing harmful deepfake and cheapfake content, and direct the Clerk to send copies to the chief executives of leading AI and content sharing companies in the State.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

No duties for businesses. The resolution urges voluntary commitments only and has no penalties or deadlines.

Key provisions

  1. Resolution text: describes deepfakes and cheapfakes (software-generated audiovisual alterations) and says such content has been used for libel, misrepresentation, blackmail, hacking and intimidation.
  2. Notes that the federal government and twelve other states have drafted accountability and transparency standards and arranged some voluntary commitments.
  3. Resolved clause: the General Assembly urges platforms used to create and spread such media to voluntarily commit to preventing and removing harmful content.
  4. The Clerk would send copies to the chief executives of leading AI and content sharing companies in the State.

Latest legislative action

Jan 13, 2026. Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee

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Topics and industries

Related topics

AI Deepfakes

Affected industries

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Same topic in other states

Connecticut HB5312 An Act Establishing a Civil Action for the Office of the Attorney General and a Florida H1161 Removal of Altered Sexual Depictions Posted without Consent Utah HB276 Artificial Intelligence Modifications Texas HB3133 Relating to user reports of explicit deep fake material on social media platform California AB853 California AI Transparency Act. Rhode Island H7954 Regulates how certain large social media platforms utilize algorithms.