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AR HB1529
Bill
Status
Passed
4/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Meeks
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AI Summary
- Creates the criminal offense of unlawful creation or distribution of deepfake visual material depicting an identifiable person in nudity or sexual conduct without their consent
- First offense is a Class A misdemeanor; second or subsequent offenses are Class D felonies
- Defines "deepfake visual material" as photographs, images, or videos that appear authentic but are generated or modified using technology to falsely depict a person's appearance, voice, or conduct
- Attorney General may bring civil actions against AI image generation technology providers that lack reasonable safeguards against creating such material
- Victims may sue creators or technology providers for actual, compensatory, and punitive damages, with prevailing plaintiffs awarded attorney's fees and costs
Legislative Description
To Create The Criminal Offense Of Unlawful Creation Or Distribution Of Deepfake Visual Material; And To Establish A Cause Of Action For Unlawful Creation Of Deepfake Visual Material.
Last Action
Notification that HB1529 is now Act 827
4/17/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary4/8/2025
Judiciary2/19/2025
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