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A4435 — NJ, US
A4435 is an AI governance legislation from NJ, currently introduced. Bill A4435 proposes to expand existing criminal statutes to include offenses involving nonconsensual pornographic deepfakes [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2024-05-20.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- AJU
- Authority / governing body
- New Jersey State Legislature
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — legislative proposal currently in committee.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| user | Refrain from creating or disclosing nonconsensual pornographic deepfake threats. | Upon enactment | — |
| user | Refrain from creating or disclosing nonconsensual pornographic deepfake content. | Upon enactment | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
Intelligence briefs (1)
New Jersey Bill A4435 Seeks to Criminalize Nonconsensual Deepfake Content
Bill A4435 proposes to expand existing criminal statutes to include offenses involving nonconsensual pornographic deepfakes [1].
This development signals an emerging legislative focus on synthetic media misuse and its criminal implications.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — legislative proposal currently in committee.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A4435?
- The New Jersey State Legislature is considering Bill A4435, which proposes to update existing criminal statutes to encompass offenses related to nonconsensual pornographic deepfake threats and their disclosure [1]. This legislative effort aims to address the misuse of synthetic media by incorporating it into the framework of current laws. The bill is currently undergoing review in the Assembly Judiciary Committee. Primary source →
- Why does A4435 matter?
- This development signals an emerging legislative focus on synthetic media misuse and its criminal implications. Primary source →
- Who does A4435 affect?
- This legislation primarily affects individuals and entities involved in the creation, dissemination, or platforms hosting synthetic media, specifically nonconsensual pornographic deepfakes. While direct criminal liability would fall on individuals, organizations that develop or deploy AI models capable of generating such content, or platforms that host user-generated content, may face heightened scrutiny regarding their content moderation policies, responsible AI practices, and legal liabilities. The scope is limited to New Jersey. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A4435?
- No fixed deadline — legislative proposal currently in committee. Primary source →
- What is the current status of A4435?
- As of the last published update, A4435 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "AJU". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A4435?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4435. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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