Establishes "Authentic Relationships Act"; prohibits artificial intelligence relationship simulation.

This New Jersey bill (A6246) bans companies from designing, developing, or marketing artificial intelligence that mimics romantic or sexual relationships with humans, except for approved medical therapy under a healthcare professional's supervision. It prohibits AI that uses adaptive learning to create the illusion of a personal relationship, such as AI posing as a romantic partner. Violators face civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation, and victims can sue for emotional, financial, or relational harm, including punitive damages. The law targets deceptive AI interactions while allowing medically supervised AI for conditions like social anxiety.