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AI Summary
The bill amends New Jersey's child endangerment statute to include AI technology, establishing penalties for misuse involving minors, pending verification of specifics.
Business Impact
If you develop AI chatbots, ensure they prevent sexual conduct with minors or face legal penalties immediately.
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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
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
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Affected Industries
What This Means
New Jersey's Assembly Bill A5848 modifies the child endangerment statute to address the use of AI technology in sexual conduct involving minors, with penalties pending verification.
Key Provisions
- Amends N.J.S.2C:24-4 to include AI technology in child endangerment laws.
- Establishes penalties for misuse of AI in sexual conduct with minors, pending verification.
- Confirms any exceptions for AI designed to prevent sexual conduct with children upon full text availability.
Latest Legislative Action
Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 12)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Andrea Katz D | Sponsor | HD-008 |
| Carol Murphy D | Sponsor | HD-007 |
| Cody Miller D | Sponsor | HD-004 |
| Dan Hutchison D | Sponsor | HD-004 |
| Ellen Park D | Sponsor | HD-037 |
Roll Call Votes
A ·
Assembly Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage ·
Jun 30, 2025
80 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
A ·
Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee Committee: Reported Favorably ·
Jun 19, 2025
8 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Ensure AI tech refrains from simulating sexual conduct with minors.
Who: Developers and operators of AI tech
Deadline: Not specified
Penalty: Criminal charges of the fourth degree
Who: Developers and operators of AI tech
Deadline: Not specified
Penalty: Criminal charges of the fourth degree
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
Assembly Bill A5848 amends N.J.S.2C:24-4 to address the use of AI technology in child endangerment cases. It aims to penalize the deliberate misuse of AI chatbots that engage in simulated sexual interactions with minors. The specific degree of crime, penalties, and any exceptions related to AI technology are to be confirmed upon availability of the full bill text.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View A5848 on official legislature website →
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