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New Jersey · A3540 · 2024 session

Establishes criminal penalties for production or dissemination of deceptive audio or visual media, commonly known as "deepfakes."

EnactedApproved P.L.2025, c.40 · Apr 2, 2025

In plain language

New Jersey law establishes criminal penalties for creating or distributing deceptive audio or visual media, commonly known as deepfakes.

Summary generated by AI from the official bill text — may contain errors. Read the official text ↗ (opens in new tab)

Legislative history

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Apr 2, 2025SenateApproved P.L.2025, c.40.
Mar 24, 2025SenatePassed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (39-0)
Mar 24, 2025SenateReceived in the Senate, 2nd Reading - Concur. w/Gov's Recom.
Mar 24, 2025AssemblyPassed by the Assembly (64-13-0)
Mar 17, 2025Assembly2nd Reading in the Assembly on Concur. w/Gov.'s Recommend.
Mar 17, 2025AssemblyFirst Reading/Governor Recommendations Only

Progress

IntroducedFeb 5, 2024Filed in a chamber; hasn't passed it yet.
EngrossedPassed the chamber where it was introduced.
EnrolledPassed both chambers in the same form and sent to the governor or president.
EnactedApr 2, 2025Became law: signed, allowed to take effect without a signature, or passed over a veto.

Sponsors

Rep. Herbert Conaway (D)Prime sponsor

Rep. Louis Greenwald (D), Rep. Ellen Park (D), Sen. Paul Moriarty (D), Sen. Kristin Corrado (R), Rep. Annette Quijano (D), Rep. Shama Haider (D), Rep. Robert Karabinchak (D), Sen. Benjie Wimberly (D), Rep. Sterley Stanley (D), Rep. William Sampson (D), Rep. Cody Miller (D), Rep. Rosy Bagolie (D)

Topics

Deepfakes & synthetic media Criminal justice & policing Liability & private right of action

Sources

Official bill text ↗LegiScan record ↗