NJ A5794

Expands New Jersey's identity theft statute to criminalize impersonation or false depiction of individuals (including through deepfakes) for the purpose of influencing candidate nominations, elections, or public questions

Makes election-related identity theft a third degree crime, punishable by 3-5 years imprisonment and up to $15,000 fine

Upgrades the offense to a second degree crime (5-10 years imprisonment, up to $150,000 fine) if committed within 90 days of an election involving the affected candidate or public question

Elevates the penalty for knowingly producing or disseminating false campaign communications that impersonate another campaign from a disorderly persons offense to a third degree crime

Explicitly includes computer software and electronic communications in the definition of prohibited means used to commit identity impersonation offenses