This bill prohibits the creation and disclosure of deceptive deepfake media under certain circumstances, establishing penalties and allowing punitive damages for willful violations.
If you create or share media in New Jersey, you must ensure it is not deceptive deepfake content or face criminal charges and fines.
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What This Means
New Jersey's proposed bill S2483 aims to regulate deceptive audio and visual media, known as deepfakes. It establishes penalties for creating or disclosing such media without proper identification. Businesses and individuals involved in media production and distribution must be aware of these regulations to avoid legal repercussions. Notably, a conviction is not required for civil action.
Key Provisions
- Defines 'deceptive audio or visual media' and 'disclose'.
- Establishes a fourth-degree crime for creating deceptive media for unlawful purposes.
- Establishes a third-degree crime for disclosing deceptive media without identification.
- Allows civil actions for damages by individuals depicted in deceptive media without requiring a conviction.
- Imposes fines up to $30,000 for certain violations.
- Exempts news media from penalties unless they knowingly distribute deceptive media.
- Allows for punitive damages upon proof of willful or reckless disregard of the law.
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: Media creators and distributors.
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment.
Penalty: Criminal charges and fines up to $30,000.
Who: Media companies and content platforms.
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment.
Penalty: Potential legal liability for non-compliance.
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