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OR HB2230

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Virgle Osborne

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Creates two new crimes for unlawfully creating, possessing, distributing, or purchasing sexually explicit digitally forged images (deepfakes) with intent to harass, humiliate, or injure another person
  • First degree offense (Class C felony) applies when the depicted person is a minor, punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment and/or $125,000 fine
  • Second degree offense (Class A misdemeanor) applies to adult victims when done without consent, punishable by up to 364 days imprisonment and/or $6,250 fine
  • Defines "digitally forged image" as content created or altered using computer software, artificial intelligence, or editing applications to appear as a realistic depiction of an individual
  • Adds these new offenses to the Oregon Criminal Code of 1971

Legislative Description

Relating to explicit digital forgeries.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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