CT HB05312

Victims of unlawful dissemination of synthetically created intimate images (deepfakes) may bring civil actions in Superior Court to recover economic and noneconomic damages, emotional distress, punitive damages, attorney's fees, and injunctive relief

Courts may conduct proceedings to protect the identity of victims who request anonymity

Victims may sue interactive computer service providers, information services, or telecommunications services that continue disseminating content after knowing or having reason to know the dissemination was unlawful

Attorney General may bring civil enforcement actions and obtain penalties up to $50,000 per day per affected person against platform providers who knowingly continue disseminating unlawful intimate images, including synthetically created images depicting minors

Two-year statute of limitations applies to civil actions; effective date October 1, 2026