As amended on 3/13/2026: - Expands the crime of blackmail to include threatening to disseminate any sexually explicit image or video or other recording of a person, regardless of how the image or video was obtained. - Specifies that the crime of blackmail includes threatening to disseminate sexually explicit images or videos created or altered by artificial intelligence or other digital means.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Apr 10, 2026 | H | Died on Calendar |
Mar 27, 2026 | S | Conference Committee Report was adopted; Yea 36, Nay 4 |
Mar 27, 2026 | S | Conference committee report now available |
Mar 24, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Hb2594 Conference Committee |
Mar 24, 2026 | S | Motion to accede adopted; Sen. Kellie Warren, Sen. Kenny Titus and Sen. Ethan Corson appointed as conferees |
Mar 23, 2026 | H | Nonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed Rep. Susan Humphries, Rep. Laura Williams and Rep. Dan Osman |
Mar 19, 2026 | S | Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea 40, Nay 0 |
Mar 18, 2026 | S | Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended |
| Last Action | Apr 10, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | May 6, 2026 |