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, with the understanding that they are not licensed or privileged to do so. The bill defines a deepfake as an image, video, or audio recording that appears to realistically depict someone’s speech or conduct, 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 clarifies that threats to disclose nonconsensual pornographic deepfake images fall under the definition of criminal coercion. This means that if someone threatens to reveal such an image to harm another person's reputation or personal relationships, it constitutes a criminal act. The amendments aim to strengthen protections against the misuse of technology in violating individuals' privacy and to provide legal recourse for victims of deepfake-related offenses.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2C:14-9