Relating to the unlawful production or distribution of sexually explicit media using deep fake technology.

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Source: OpenStates · fetched June 22, 2025

Who it affects

Survivor (domestic or sexual violence)

Provides legal recourse and protection against the nonconsensual creation and distribution of sexually explicit media using deepfake technology, which can be a form of sexual abuse.

Reproductive-age person

Protects individuals, particularly those of reproductive age who may be disproportionately targeted, from the creation and distribution of nonconsensual deepfake pornography.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis

Survivor (domestic or sexual violence)directMajor impactHigh certainty
Provides legal recourse and protection against the nonconsensual creation and distribution of sexually explicit media using deepfake technology, which can be a form of sexual abuse.
“Relating to the unlawful production or distribution of sexually explicit media using deep fake technology.”· Relating to
Reproductive-age persondirectMajor impactMedium certainty
Protects individuals, particularly those of reproductive age who may be disproportionately targeted, from the creation and distribution of nonconsensual deepfake pornography.
“Relating to the unlawful production or distribution of sexually explicit media using deep fake technology.”· Relating to

What the Bill Does

Prohibits the unlawful production or distribution of sexually explicit media created using deepfake technology.
Establishes legal recourse for victims of deepfake pornography.

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