As introduced: - Establishes civil liability for a person who willfully and knowingly disseminates a deep fake of an individual without their express written consent. - Creates the Class D felony of disseminating a deep fake with the intent to cause harm or affect the outcome of a legal proceeding or election. - Sets a three-year statute of limitations for civil actions related to the dissemination of deep fakes. - Exempts the dissemination of deep fakes for purposes such as news reporting, parody, scientific research, and legal proceedings, provided certain disclosure requirements are met.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Jan 14, 2026 | — | to Judiciary (H) |
Jan 7, 2026 | — | introduced in House |
Jan 7, 2026 | — | to Committee on Committees (H) |
| Last Action | Jan 14, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Jan 15, 2026 |