Prohibits election-related identity theft; upgrades dissemination of false campaign communications to third degree crime.
This bill prohibits election-related identity theft, including impersonation using deepfakes or false depictions to influence candidates or public questions. It upgrades spreading false campaign ads that conceal their origin (to impede a campaign) from a minor offense to a third-degree crime, with harsher penalties if done within 90 days of an election. The law directly affects individuals or groups who commit these acts during election periods, with penalties including up to 10 years in prison and $150,000 fines for the most severe offenses. The bill amends New Jersey's identity theft statute and the Fair Campaign Practices Act to address these specific election threats.
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Jun 2025
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Introduced Jun 16, 2025
Last action Jun 16, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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Lou Greenwald
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