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RI H8060
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Solomon
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AI Summary
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Adds "digital forgery" as a new criminal offense, defined as knowingly generating, creating, or distributing AI-generated fake images or audio recordings of real people to facilitate fraud
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Defines "forged digital likeness" as computer-generated visual or audio content designed to deceive reasonable people into believing it is genuine, created without the depicted person's consent
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Expands identity fraud to include knowingly impersonating any person or entity (living or dead) with intent to defraud individuals, businesses, or government
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Establishes penalties for violations: up to 3 years imprisonment and $5,000 fine for first offense, 3-5 years and $10,000 for second offense, 5-10 years and $15,000+ for third or subsequent offenses
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Exempts constitutionally protected activities, law enforcement performing official duties, technology providers/developers, and activities otherwise protected by state or federal law
Legislative Description
Protects individuals and businesses from those who knowingly impersonate an entity with the intent of facilitating fraud. This act would also protect individuals and businesses from digital forgery.
Criminal Offenses
Last Action
Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/10/2026)
3/6/2026