This bill amends New Jersey law to address the growing issue of nonconsensual pornographic deepfake images and threats. It establishes that an individual commits a crime of the fourth degree if they disclose a nonconsensual pornographic deepfake image based on another person's likeness, knowing they are not licensed or privileged to do so, or with reckless disregard for such privileges. The bill defines a deepfake as an image, video, or audio recording that appears to realistically depict someone engaging in conduct they did not actually perform, created using advanced technology. The penalties for these offenses include imprisonment for up to 18 months and fines up to $10,000.

Additionally, the bill expands the definition of criminal coercion to include threats to disclose nonconsensual pornographic deepfake images. This means that if someone threatens to reveal such an image to harm another person's reputation or personal relationships, they can be charged with criminal coercion. The overall aim of the bill is to enhance protections against privacy invasions and to provide legal recourse for victims of deepfake-related crimes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2C:14-9