Prohibits deepfake pornography and imposes criminal and civil penalties for non-consensual disclosure.

S 1159 prohibits the creation and distribution of non-consensual deepfake pornography in New Jersey, imposing criminal penalties and civil fines up to $30,000. It specifically targets deceptive audio or visual media that falsely depicts someone engaging in sexual activity without their consent, defining "deepfake" as technology that authentically mimics a person’s appearance or conduct. The law directly affects individuals who produce or share such content without consent, while protecting victims of this non-consensual exploitation. Key mechanisms include criminalizing both the creation (third-degree crime) and distribution (third-degree crime) of deepfake pornography, with exceptions only for law enforcement or court-ordered disclosures. The bill is pending in the Senate Judiciary Committee as of January 2026.