This bill amends New Jersey's laws regarding criminal invasion of privacy and criminal coercion to specifically address nonconsensual pornographic deepfake images. It establishes that an individual commits a crime of the fourth degree if they disclose a deepfake image of another person without consent, particularly if the image depicts intimate parts or sexual acts. 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 such 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, thereby enhancing protections against such coercive tactics. The existing penalties for criminal coercion remain, but the inclusion of deepfake threats underscores the seriousness of this emerging issue in privacy and consent. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen legal recourse against the misuse of technology in violating personal privacy and autonomy.

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Introduced: 2C:14-9