As introduced: - Creates a fourth-degree crime for generating deceptive audio or visual deepfakes for an unlawful purpose sich as harassment or cyber-harassment, theft or extortion, false reports, or invasion of privacy. Creates a third-degree crime for knowingly disclosing such media without a disclaimer. - Establishes a private right of action for an individual depicted in a deepfake to bring a civil suit for damages, including liquidated damages of at least $1,000 per violation. - Exempts news media from liability unless they knowingly publish an illegally created deepfake and fail to clearly identify it as deceptive.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Feb 2, 2026 | — | Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee |
| Last Action | Feb 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Feb 5, 2026 |