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AI Summary
Updates NJ law to criminalize threats and disclosure of nonconsensual pornographic deepfakes.
Business Impact
If you create or distribute deepfakes in NJ, you must ensure consent or face criminal charges.
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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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What This Means
This bill aims to amend New Jersey's criminal laws to include nonconsensual pornographic deepfakes as a criminal offense, criminalizing the disclosure and threats to disclose such deepfakes without consent.
Key Provisions
- Criminalizes disclosure of nonconsensual pornographic deepfakes.
- Defines 'deepfake' as realistic but fake images or videos created using advanced technology.
- Establishes penalties for disclosing deepfakes without consent.
- Includes threats to disclose deepfakes under criminal coercion.
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
Ensure consent for creating or distributing deepfake content.
Who: Content creators and distributors in NJ
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment
Penalty: Third or fourth-degree criminal charges, fines up to $30,000
Who: Content creators and distributors in NJ
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment
Penalty: Third or fourth-degree criminal charges, fines up to $30,000
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