A3585

Prohibits and imposes criminal penalty on disclosure of certain intentionally deceptive audio or visual media within 90 days of election.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A3585 prohibits the distribution of deceptive audio or visual media within 90 days of an election.

New Jersey A3585 prohibits a natural person from knowingly or recklessly distributing deceptive audio or visual media, also known as "deepfakes," within 90 days of an election in which a candidate or public question will appear on the ballot, with the intent to deceive a voter with false information about the candidate, public question, or the election. The bill also prohibits a natural person from soliciting the creation of a deepfake with the intent to deceive a voter with false information about the candidate, public question, or the election.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee