NJ A1892

Criminalizes the non-consensual disclosure of "deepfake" pornography—digitally manipulated audio or visual media that falsely depicts a person engaging in sexual acts they did not perform—as a third-degree crime punishable by 3-5 years imprisonment and fines up to $30,000

Defines "deceptive audio or visual media" as recordings, images, or photographs created using technical means (such as artificial intelligence) that appear to authentically depict speech or conduct a person did not actually engage in

Expands the definition of child sexual exploitation material to include deepfakes depicting minors, with penalties ranging from second-degree crimes (5-10 years imprisonment) for fewer than 1,000 items to first-degree crimes (10-20 years imprisonment) for 1,000 or more items

Allows victims depicted in non-consensual deepfake pornography to bring civil lawsuits in Superior Court for invasion of privacy, with available remedies including actual damages, liquidated damages of $1,000 per violation, punitive damages, and attorney's fees

Takes effect immediately upon enactment and does not require a criminal conviction as a prerequisite for filing a civil action