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NJ Law Enacts Civil and Criminal Penalties for Deceptive AI Deepfakes

ON April 2, 2025

Gov. Phil Murphy today signed A3540/S2544, establishing civil and criminal penalties for the production and dissemination of deceptive audio or visual media, commonly known as "deepfakes."

"I am proud to sign today's legislation and take a stand against deceptive and dangerous deepfakes," said Murphy. "While artificial intelligence has proven to be a powerful tool, it must be used responsibly."

Deepfakes are unauthorized photos and videos that have been nefariously manipulated into misleading imagery, including pornographic content. Bad actors have abused artificial intelligence tools to manufacture another person's appearance and distribute fake, illicit material. Victims depicted in deepfake content are often left to navigate these violations of their privacy and trust, experience backlash from peers and loved ones, and combat falsehoods without the ability to criminally prosecute the offender and pursue justice.

Under the provisions of this law, individuals making or distributing deceptive audio or visual media for the furtherance of additional criminal activity are committing a crime of the third degree and may be subject to imprisonment and a fine of up to $30,000.

Lt. Governor Tahesha Way, who serves as Chief Elections Official in her capacity as Secretary of State, commented, "Deepfakes are a powerful tool for deception, capable of undermining public trust. And, election interference is not just an attack on a processit is an attack on the very foundation of our democracy. This legislation sends a clear message: New Jersey is ready for AI, both for all the good it can do as well as the dangers it presents. And further, we will not tolerate attempts to manipulate our democratic processes. By establishing civil and criminal penalties for the creation and distribution of deceptive media, we are equipping our state with the tools to hold bad actors accountable."

Today's legislation was inspired partly by the advocacy of Francesca Mani, a student at Westfield High School who has called for change after being targeted and victimized by peers who created and shared AI-generated, explicit images. Governor Murphy spoke with Francesca and her mother in September 2024 to express his admiration and support as they continued their journey to justice.

"I'm proud to have advocated for AI legislation since 2023 and honored to join Governor Phil Murphy as he signs this into law," said AI deepfake victim turned advocate Francesca Mani, TIME100 Most Influential Person in AI. "This victory belongs to every woman and teenager told nothing could be done, that it was impossible, and to just move on. It's proof that with the right support, we can create change together."

The primary sponsors of A3540/S2544 are Congressman and former Assemblyman Herb Conaway, Majority Leader Louis Greenwald, Assemblywoman Ellen Park, and Senators Paul Moriarty and Kristin Corrado.