A 3838 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Prohibits distribution of certain intentionally deceptive audio or visual media within 60 days of election with intent to deceive voter.

This bill prohibits distributing intentionally altered audio or visual media (like fake videos or audio clips) that falsely appear to show a candidate speaking or acting, within 60 days of an election, if the goal is to deceive voters or harm the candidate's reputation. It requires clear disclosures (e.g., "This video has been manipulated") for any such media to avoid the ban, with specific formatting rules for readability. The law allows registered voters to seek court orders stopping violations and lets candidates sue for damages if their likeness is misused. News organizations, including broadcast media and regularly published outlets, are exempt if they clearly state the media is altered and share it for newsworthy purposes.
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Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 22, 2024 Last action Feb 22, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
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