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S3551 — NJ, US
S3551 is an AI governance legislation from NJ, currently introduced. The bill proposes updating certain crimes to include nonconsensual pornographic deepfake threats and disclosure [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2024-09-12.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- New Jersey State Legislature
- Chamber
- senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — current status is SJU.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| user | Do not create, threaten to disclose, or disclose nonconsensual pornographic deepfakes. | — | — |
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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 progress of NJ S3551 and similar legislation regarding deepfakes in New Jersey.
- product_manager Assess if any company products or services could be misused for creating or disclosing nonconsensual pornographic deepfakes and implement preventative measures.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- content_moderation, other
Vendors providing platforms or tools that allow for media creation or sharing, or content moderation, need to demonstrate robust policies and technical controls to prevent the misuse of their services for creating or distributing illegal deepfakes.
Sample vendor questions
- What policies and technical measures are in place to prevent the creation and dissemination of nonconsensual pornographic deepfakes on your platform/service?
- How do you respond to reports of such content, and what legal obligations do you have regarding user data related to such content?
- What are your content moderation strategies for synthetic media?
Intelligence briefs (1)
New Jersey Bill S3551 Targets Nonconsensual Pornographic Deepfake Threats
The bill proposes updating certain crimes to include nonconsensual pornographic deepfake threats and disclosure [1].
This development signals an increasing legislative focus on the criminalization of specific harmful applications of synthetic media and deepfake technology.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — current status is SJU.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S3551?
- New Jersey Bill S3551 (2024-2025 session) proposes to amend existing criminal statutes by incorporating provisions specifically addressing nonconsensual pornographic deepfake threats and their disclosure [1]. The legislation, currently designated SJU, aims to expand the scope of certain offenses to cover these AI-generated synthetic media applications and their harmful dissemination. Primary source →
- Why does S3551 matter?
- This development signals an increasing legislative focus on the criminalization of specific harmful applications of synthetic media and deepfake technology. Primary source →
- Who does S3551 affect?
- Entities operating within New Jersey, particularly those engaged in the creation, distribution, or hosting of digital content, may be impacted. This includes platforms with user-generated content, developers of synthetic media technologies, and legal and compliance functions focused on digital safety and privacy, given the bill's focus on nonconsensual deepfake threats and disclosure. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S3551?
- No fixed deadline — current status is SJU. Primary source →
- What is the current status of S3551?
- As of the last published update, S3551 is at the "introduced" stage. Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S3551?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3551. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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