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NJ S3702: Restricts use of certain artificial intelligence generated communications in election campaigns.

Introduced New Jersey · 2026–2027 session

Last verified Oct 13, 2026 · official bill text

S3702 · where it stands

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In one paragraph

New Jersey's S3702 would restrict AI-generated election campaign communications. Communications created or altered with AI could not be published within 90 days before an election, must carry the label 'Artificial intelligence was used in creating this message', and could not contain AI deceptive media portraying an opposing candidate as demonstrably false, fraudulent or defamatory. A violation would be a fourth-degree crime. Introduced February 24, 2026.

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

What it means for business

Candidates, political committees, other groups and any person paying for AI-created political communications would face a 90-day pre-election ban, a label rule and fourth-degree criminal liability.

Key provisions

  1. Sec. 1a(1): AI-created or altered communications that promote or oppose a candidate, or provide political information on one, may not be published within 90 days before an election.
  2. Sec. 1a(2): A published communication using AI must be clearly labeled 'Artificial intelligence was used in creating this message.'
  3. Sec. 1a(3): No communication may contain AI-created or altered deceptive media featuring an opposing candidate for the same office that portrays that candidate as demonstrably false, fraudulent or defamatory.
  4. Sec. 1b: Defines 'artificial intelligence', 'communication' (including internet and digital advertising) and 'deceptive audio or visual media'.
  5. Sec. 1c-d: A violation is a crime of the fourth degree; the Election Law Enforcement Commission must adopt rules to implement the act.
  6. Sec. 2: Takes effect on the 60th day after enactment.

Latest legislative action

Feb 24, 2026. Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

Sponsors

NameRoleDistrict
D Sponsor SD-033

Related and companion bills

Topics and industries

Related topics

AI in Political Advertising

Affected industries

Government

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