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S1159 — NJ, US
S1159 is an AI governance legislation from NJ, currently introduced. The bill proposes prohibiting deepfake pornography and imposing criminal and civil penalties for its non-consensual disclosure [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
- senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently under legislative review.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| user | Refrain from creating deepfake pornography. | Upon enactment | — |
| user | Refrain from non-consensually disclosing 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 S1159 in New Jersey. (Ongoing)
- compliance_officer Assess potential impact on content creation, moderation, and distribution policies if operating in New Jersey. (Upon enactment)
- cto Ensure no technology under development or in use could facilitate the creation or non-consensual distribution of deepfake pornography. (Upon enactment)
Intelligence briefs (1)
New Jersey S1159 Prohibits Deepfake Pornography, Imposes Penalties
The bill proposes prohibiting deepfake pornography and imposing criminal and civil penalties for its non-consensual disclosure [1].
This development signals increasing legislative scrutiny on synthetic media misuse, affecting content governance and liability considerations for deployers.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently under legislative review.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S1159?
- New Jersey Bill S1159 (2026-2027) proposes to prohibit deepfake pornography [1]. The legislation also seeks to impose criminal and civil penalties for its non-consensual disclosure [1]. This bill is currently under review by the Senate Judiciary Committee, indicating an early stage in the legislative process. Primary source →
- Why does S1159 matter?
- This development signals increasing legislative scrutiny on synthetic media misuse, affecting content governance and liability considerations for deployers. Primary source →
- Who does S1159 affect?
- Organizations involved in the creation, distribution, or hosting of digital content, particularly user-generated content, are within scope. This includes social media platforms, content publishers, and developers of AI tools used for media synthesis. The focus is on materials constituting non-consensual deepfake pornography. Deployers of AI systems capable of generating or modifying visual media should note potential downstream liability. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S1159?
- No fixed deadline — currently under legislative review. Primary source →
- What is the current status of S1159?
- As of the last published update, S1159 is at the "introduced" stage. Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S1159?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1159. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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