This bill provides an extra $10 million in state funding for community projects in Paterson through the New Jersey Community Development Corporation. The funds are specifically allocated to three projects: $4 million for the Great Falls Youth Center at 52 Front Street, $3 million for a STEM/AI Innovation Hub at 59 Spruce Street, and $3 million for affordable housing with retail space at 98 Spruce Street. The funding is supplemental to existing appropriations and targets physical improvements and services in Paterson. The bill directs the corporation to use these funds immediately for these designated projects.
S 3305 prohibits the creation or disclosure of deceptive audio or visual media ("deepfakes") that falsely depict someone's speech or conduct, directly affecting individuals who create or share such content without authorization. It establishes criminal penalties: a fourth-degree crime for creating deepfakes for unlawful purposes (like harassment or theft), and a third-degree crime for disclosing them without labeling them as deceptive (with fines up to $30,000). Victims can sue for civil damages of at least $1,000 per violation, plus attorney fees, and the law explicitly exempts news media from penalties unless they knowingly broadcast deceptive content without clear labeling. The bill aims to prevent harm from manipulated media while preserving existing legal protections for interactive computer services.
New Jersey's AJR 80 is a symbolic resolution urging Congress to pass the "Do Not Disturb Act" to address the growing problem of spam and scam calls. It highlights that Americans received 2.1 billion spam/scam calls monthly in 2023 - wasting over 195 million hours - particularly harming seniors. The resolution notes the Supreme Court's 2021 ruling narrowed the TCPA's definition of robocall technology, allowing many modern scams to bypass current laws. The proposed "Do Not Disturb Act" would expand anti-robocall protections, combat AI-powered scams, and lower costs for consumer call-blocking technology.
The "Authentic Relationships Act" (A 2710) prohibits artificial intelligence providers in New Jersey from designing, developing, marketing, or distributing AI that simulates romantic or sexual relationships with humans, unless the AI is exclusively for legitimate medical use (e.g., treating social anxiety under a doctor’s supervision). It creates a $25,000 civil penalty per violation for providers who break this rule and allows individuals harmed by deceptive AI to sue for damages, including punitive awards. The law explicitly bans AI that intentionally deceives users into believing they are interacting with a human, aligning with New Jersey’s consumer fraud protections. It directly affects AI developers, tech companies, and users who may encounter such deceptive AI interactions. The bill takes effect 180 days after enactment.
New Jersey bill A2736 updates criminal laws to address nonconsensual deepfake pornography. It makes it a crime (third or fourth degree) to create or share deepfake images of someone in private moments without consent - such as deepfake porn videos or images of private body parts - using advanced AI technology to mimic real people. The law directly affects victims of nonconsensual deepfakes and individuals who create or distribute such content. Key provisions define "deepfake" clearly, prohibit sharing these images (including online), and set fines up to $30,000 for violations. The bill does not cover law enforcement or retail fitting room exceptions.
This bill requires all licensed hospitals and nursing homes in New Jersey to provide 24/7 interpreter services for deaf and hard of hearing patients. It mandates that these services include electronic options like video remote interpreting and AI-assisted tools, as approved by the Health Commissioner. The policy directly affects healthcare facilities and their patients with hearing disabilities. The bill takes effect 180 days after enactment.
This New Jersey bill (A 770) requires producers of deceptive audio or video content - such as AI-generated deepfakes - to include clear disclosures when distributed online in the state. It mandates specific disclosures based on media type: watermarks for videos, written text at the bottom of screens for visual content, and verbal statements for audio. The law applies to content falsely depicting living or deceased people’s actions without consent, if it risks causing harm like election interference or reputational damage. Exemptions cover artistic works (e.g., parodies, historical reenactments), minor edits to authentic recordings, and content with already prominent disclaimers.
AR 101 is a non-binding resolution urging major generative AI and social media platforms to voluntarily commit to preventing and removing deepfakes (manipulated videos/images falsely depicting people) and cheapfakes (AI-altered content). It targets companies that host or distribute such content, asking them to proactively address harms like disinformation, blackmail, and reputational damage. The resolution does not create new legal requirements but encourages industry action, aligning with similar efforts by the federal government and 12 other states. It was introduced to the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee on January 13, 2026.
This bill establishes a grant program within New Jersey's Office of the Secretary of Higher Education to fund nonprofit organizations providing artificial intelligence education and training. Nonprofits must apply and demonstrate comprehensive AI programs, with grants awarded based on criteria like hosting ethical AI discussion events, partnering with government agencies, and including diverse board representation. The program will provide up to four annual grants of $25,000 each to qualifying nonprofits, requiring them to report on fund usage and impact to state officials. Funds will come from a newly created "Artificial Intelligence Education Fund" funded annually by the state. The bill directly affects nonprofits delivering AI education, not individuals or businesses.
This bill amends New Jersey's child endangerment law to specifically address AI technology that can simulate sexual conduct with children. It makes it a crime (a fourth-degree offense) for anyone who creates, uses, or promotes such AI tools if they cause or allow a child to be subjected to simulated sexual conduct, unless the AI was designed to avoid sexual interactions with children. The law applies to online distribution, sharing, or promotion of these technologies and includes clear definitions to cover digital contexts like file-sharing networks. It directly affects developers, distributors, and users of AI tools capable of generating inappropriate content for children, without criminalizing AI designed to protect children.
