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S3926 — NJ, US
S3926 is an AI governance legislation from NJ, currently introduced. New Jersey's S3926 expands the crime of identity theft to cover AI-generated impersonation and false depiction [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2023-06-05.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- New Jersey State Legislature
- Chamber
- senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — bill currently under review.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| user | Do not engage in fraudulent impersonation or false depiction by means of artificial intelligence or deepfake technology. | 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 S3926 in New Jersey. (ongoing)
- product_manager Assess potential for misuse of AI/deepfake features in products for fraudulent impersonation or false depiction. (Upon enactment of S3926)
Intelligence briefs (1)
NJ Bill Expands Identity Theft Crime to Include AI and Deepfake Impersonation
New Jersey's S3926 expands the crime of identity theft to cover AI-generated impersonation and false depiction [1].
This reflects a growing legislative focus on criminalizing AI misuse, particularly concerning synthetic media and digital identity.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill currently under review.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S3926?
- New Jersey Senate Bill S3926 (2022-2023) proposes expanding the crime of identity theft [1]. This legislative action specifically includes fraudulent impersonation or false depiction achieved through artificial intelligence or deepfake technology [1]. The bill's intent is to update existing statutes to address emerging forms of digital fraud and misuse of advanced AI capabilities, reflecting a broader trend in synthetic media regulation. Primary source →
- Why does S3926 matter?
- This reflects a growing legislative focus on criminalizing AI misuse, particularly concerning synthetic media and digital identity. Primary source →
- Who does S3926 affect?
- This development primarily bears on individuals and organizations involved in the creation, distribution, or hosting of synthetic media capable of impersonation or false depiction. Companies developing or deploying generative AI models that can produce realistic human-like outputs, including voice or video, may need to consider the potential for their technology to be misused in ways that fall under this expanded definition of identity theft. Digital platforms and social media companies hosting user-generated content could also be within scope regarding content moderation policies. The jurisdiction is the state of New Jersey. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S3926?
- No fixed deadline — bill currently under review. Primary source →
- What is the current status of S3926?
- As of the last published update, S3926 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S3926?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S3926. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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