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A1359 — NJ, US
A1359 is an AI governance legislation from NJ, currently introduced. New Jersey A1359 establishes criminal and civil penalties for non-consensual deepfake pornography [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-01-13.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- New Jersey State Legislature
- Chamber
- house
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — subject to legislative enactment.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| individual | Refrain from creating or disclosing non-consensual deepfake pornography. | Upon enactment | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- general_counsel Monitor the legislative progress of NJ A1359 and its potential implications for content creation and distribution.
- compliance_officer Assess potential impact on platform content policies and terms of service if operating in New Jersey.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- content_moderation, other
Vendors offering content generation, hosting, or modification services, especially those involving AI, should be aware of and have policies against the creation and dissemination of non-consensual deepfake pornography, particularly if operating in New Jersey.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your service incorporate AI for content generation or modification?
- What policies are in place to prevent the creation or dissemination of non-consensual synthetic media?
- How do you handle reports of deepfake pornography, and what is your takedown procedure?
Intelligence briefs (1)
New Jersey A1359 Prohibits Non-Consensual Deepfake Pornography
New Jersey A1359 establishes criminal and civil penalties for non-consensual deepfake pornography [1].
This legislation signals an expansion of regulatory scrutiny into AI-generated content, impacting content creators and platform liability.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — subject to legislative enactment.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A1359?
- Bill A1359, currently under consideration in the New Jersey State Legislature for the 2026-2027 session, introduces prohibitions against deepfake pornography [1]. This legislative proposal additionally establishes both criminal and civil penalties for the non-consensual disclosure of such synthetic media [1]. The development reflects a broader regulatory trend toward addressing harms associated with AI-generated content, specifically targeting exploitative uses. Primary source →
- Why does A1359 matter?
- This legislation signals an expansion of regulatory scrutiny into AI-generated content, impacting content creators and platform liability. Primary source →
- Who does A1359 affect?
- This development primarily impacts entities and individuals involved in the creation, distribution, or hosting of synthetic media, particularly those operating within or targeting users in New Jersey. Organizations that provide platforms for user-generated content, social media companies, and any service providers whose AI generation tools could be misused to create or disseminate deepfake pornography may be within scope. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A1359?
- No fixed deadline — subject to legislative enactment. Primary source →
- What is the current status of A1359?
- As of the last published update, A1359 is at the "introduced" stage. Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A1359?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1359. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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