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A 1892

Prohibits deepfake pornography and imposes criminal and civil penalties for non-consensual disclosure.

2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey bill criminalizes creating and sharing non-consensual deepfake pornography with both criminal penalties and civil liability for victims.

Reported and Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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Bill Summary · A 1892

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 1892 criminalizes the creation and distribution of deepfake pornography—synthetic sexual imagery created without consent—and allows victims to pursue both criminal prosecution and civil lawsuits against perpetrators. The bill establishes penalties for non-consensual disclosure of such material and provides legal remedies for harmed individuals.

Why is this important

Deepfake pornography causes documented psychological harm to victims and can facilitate harassment, blackmail, and reputational damage. As the technology becomes more accessible, this legislation addresses a growing harm with limited current legal protections in most jurisdictions, making New Jersey potentially a leader in this area.

Potential points of contention

  • First Amendment concerns: Critics may argue the law could restrict speech protections; supporters counter it targets non-consensual sexual material rather than protected expression
  • Definition clarity: "Deepfake" technology definitions may be too broad (affecting legitimate satire/art) or too narrow (missing similar harms from other synthetic methods)
  • Enforcement challenges: Proving intent, identifying anonymous creators, and distinguishing deepfakes from other manipulated imagery presents practical prosecution difficulties
  • Civil liability scope: Expansive civil penalties could expose platforms, ISPs, or third parties to litigation beyond direct creators

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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