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MS HB1115
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jill Ford
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AI Summary
- Creates a new criminal offense for creating, recording, or altering visual material depicting another individual's intimate parts or sexual conduct without their consent and with intent to harm
- Expands the definition of "visual material" to include content that has been edited, altered, or manipulated from its original form, including AI-generated deepfakes that a reasonable person would believe depicts an identifiable individual
- First offense is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and/or $1,000 fine; second or subsequent offenses and any offense committed for financial profit are felonies punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment and/or $2,000 fine
- Exempts technology developers and providers from criminal liability solely for providing or developing technology that another person uses to create prohibited material
- Effective date of July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Private image; create criminal offense for creation, recording or alteration of without consent of depicted individual.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary B1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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