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NJ A2710
NJ A2710Establishes "Authentic Relationships Act"; prohibits artificial intelligence relationship simulation.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes the "Authentic Relationships Act" (act). The act prohibits artificial intelligence providers from designing, developing, marketing, or making available any artificial intelligence (AI) relationship simulation in the State unless the AI is developed and deployed exclusively for a legitimate medical usage and does not imitate, simulate, or encourage a romantic or sexual relationship with a human. Under the bill, the Attorney General has the authority to investigate and bring civil enforcement actions against any provider that violates this provision of the bill and may assess a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per violation. Under the bill, each instance of designing, developing, marketing, or making available a prohibited artificial intelligence relationship simulation constitutes a separate violation. Any individual who suffers emotional, financial, or relational harm as a result of a violation of the bill is to have a cause of action in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover damages, including punitive damages and reasonable attorney's fees. Additionally, the bill provides that it is a violation of the consumer fraud act for a provider to design, develop market, or make available in New Jersey any artificial intelligence relationship simulation with the intent to deceive a person into believing that the person is interacting with a human.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Authentic Relationships Act," prohibits companies, referred to as "providers," from creating, selling, or distributing artificial intelligence (AI) that simulates romantic or sexual relationships with humans. AI is defined as technology that can learn and generate text, speech, or images. An "artificial intelligence relationship simulation" is any AI designed to imitate or encourage an intimate connection with a person. The only exception is for AI developed and used strictly for legitimate medical purposes, such as treating conditions like social anxiety or dementia, under the supervision of a healthcare professional, and even then, it cannot simulate romantic or sexual relationships. The Attorney General is empowered to investigate violations and can impose fines of up to $25,000 for each instance of a prohibited AI being designed, developed, marketed, or made available. Furthermore, individuals harmed emotionally, financially, or relationally by a violation can sue for damages, including punitive damages and legal fees. The bill also makes it illegal under the consumer fraud act for a provider to intentionally deceive someone into believing they are interacting with a human through such AI.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2710 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3000/2710_I1.HTM |
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