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TX SB1108
Bill
Status
2/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tan Parker
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AI Summary
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Expands the existing Texas Penal Code offense for unlawful production or distribution of sexually explicit "deep fake videos" to cover all "visual material," including still images
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Defines "deep fake visual material" as visual material created with intent to deceive that appears to depict a real person performing an action that did not occur in reality
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Adds a definition of "visual material" by referencing Section 43.26(b)(3) of the Penal Code, which covers films, photographs, videotapes, negatives, slides, and similar formats
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Maintains that the offense applies when someone knowingly produces or distributes such material electronically without the depicted person's effective consent, showing intimate parts or sexual conduct
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to sexually explicit visual material.
Crimes
Last Action
Referred to Criminal Justice
2/24/2025