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Deepfake / AI-Generated Image Laws

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026

State criminal bans on non-consensual sexual deepfakes, election-related deepfakes, and whether victims have a private civil right of action.

50 States2 data columnsLast updated: April 2026

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Sexual DeepfakeElection DeepfakeCivil Action
No (under consideration)NoNo
NoNoNo
Yes (HB 2394, 2024)Yes (HB 2394)Yes
YesNoYes
Yes (AB 602)Yes (AB 730 / AB 2655)Yes
YesYes (HB 24-1147)Yes
YesYes (PA 24-148)Yes
YesNoYes
Yes (SB 1798)Yes (HB 919)Yes
YesNoYes
Yes (HRS §711-1110.9)Yes (Act 191, 2024)Yes
YesYes (HB 575)Yes
YesYes (HB 4762)Yes
YesYes (HB 1133)Yes
Yes (SF 2243)NoYes
NoNoNo
Yes (HB 207, 2024)NoYes
Yes (Act 457, minors)Yes (Act 720)Yes
YesNo (under study)Yes
YesYes (HB 484, 2024)Yes
Yes (Ch. 195, 2024)NoYes
Yes (PA 125)Yes (PA 264)Yes
YesYes (HF 1370)Yes
Yes (SB 2577)NoYes
No (under consideration)NoNo
NoNoNo
Yes (LB 575)NoYes
YesNo (proposed)Yes
Yes (HB 1432, 2024)NoYes
Yes (P.L. 2023, c.146)Yes (A 4517)Yes
YesYes (HB 182)Yes
Yes (Penal §245.15)Yes (Election Law §14-106)Yes (Civ. Rts. §52-c)
YesNoYes
NoNoNo
Yes (HB 14)No (under consideration)Yes
YesNoYes
YesYes (SB 1571)Yes
Yes (Act 125, 2024)No (proposed)Yes
YesNoYes
Yes (S 1126)NoYes
Yes (SB 79)NoYes
YesYes (ELVIS Act voice/likeness)Yes
Yes (SB 1361)Yes (SB 751, 1st in US)Yes
Yes (HB 224, 2024)NoYes
Yes (Act 144)NoYes
Yes (§18.2-386.2)Yes (HB 2779)Yes
Yes (SB 5152)Yes (SB 5152)Yes
Yes (HB 5286)NoYes
Yes (Act 224, 2024)Yes (Act 123)Yes
NoNoNo
YesNoYes

Deepfake legislation is moving rapidly; new bills are introduced every session. Federal law (TAKE IT DOWN Act, 2025) supplements state law for non-consensual intimate imagery. First Amendment challenges to election-related deepfake bans are pending in several jurisdictions.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.