Prohibits creation or disclosure of deceptive 'deepfakes' under certain circumstances, with civil action allowed without criminal conviction.
If you create or share deepfakes in NJ, you must label them or face fines up to $30,000.
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What This Means
This bill targets the creation and distribution of 'deepfakes,' requiring clear identification only for media disclosed in violation of the bill. It establishes criminal and civil liabilities, including punitive damages for willful or reckless disregard of the law, impacting media creators and distributors in New Jersey.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits creation of deceptive media for unlawful purposes such as harassment or theft by deception.
- Requires labeling of disclosed deceptive media created in violation of the bill.
- Establishes civil liability for affected individuals, including punitive damages.
- Exempts interactive computer service providers.
- Imposes conditions on news media for compliance.
- Allows civil action without prerequisite criminal conviction.
Latest Legislative Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Kristin Corrado R | Sponsor | SD-040 |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Creators and distributors of deepfakes
Deadline: Immediately upon disclosure
Penalty: Fines up to $30,000
Who: Media creators
Deadline: Ongoing
Penalty: Fourth-degree crime charges
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