NJ A3600

Expands New Jersey's identity theft statute to prohibit impersonation or false depiction of persons (including AI-generated "deepfakes") for the purpose of influencing elections, candidate nominations, or ballot questions

Makes election-related unlawful impersonation a third degree crime, punishable by 3-5 years imprisonment and fines up to $15,000

Upgrades the offense to a second degree crime if committed within 90 days of an election, punishable by 5-10 years imprisonment and fines up to $150,000

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

Sponsored by Assemblyman Louis D. Greenwald (District 6) and pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 legislative session