S.2544

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

Introduced·2/8/24

New Jersey S2544 establishes criminal penalties for producing or disseminating deceptive audio or visual media, known as "deepfakes.

New Jersey S2544 creates a crime of the third degree for generating or disseminating deceptive audio or visual media, commonly known as "deepfakes," without a license or privilege. The bill allows a trier of fact to infer that the media was created for an unlawful purpose if it is used in a plan or course of conduct to commit offenses such as harassment, intrusion of privacy, or public disclosure of private facts. The bill also provides for civil actions by individuals depicted in the deceptive media, allowing for damages, punitive damages, attorney's fees, and other remedies.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DDD
3
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

12 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 24, 2024

1:00 PM

Senate Budget and Appropriations Hearing

Mar 7, 2024

10:00 AM

Senate Law and Public Safety Hearing

History

Jan 30, 2025

Senate

Substituted by A3540 (ACS/2R)

Jan 14, 2025

Senate

Senate Substitution (Voice) (Ruiz)

Jun 24, 2024

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee as a Substitute, 2nd Reading