As introduced: - Creates the crime of digital forgery, defined as creating and disseminating a realistic, computer-generated depiction of a person's image or voice without their consent and with the intent to cause financial injury. - Establishes the offense as a class A misdemeanor, and elevates it to a class E felony if committed as part of a scheme. - Establishes an affirmative defense for a person who takes reasonable action to notify viewers or listeners that the content is digitally forged. - Shields interactive computer service providers from liability for content created by a third party, unless the provider knew the content violated the law.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Mar 18, 2026 | J | Hearing Scheduled - Judiciary |
Mar 13, 2026 | — | Public Hearing 03/18 |
Mar 11, 2026 | — | Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary |
| Last Action | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Updated | Mar 13, 2026 |