Deepfake / AI-Generated Image Laws
State criminal bans on non-consensual sexual deepfakes, election-related deepfakes, and whether victims have a private civil right of action.
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| Sexual Deepfake | Election Deepfake | Civil Action |
|---|---|---|
| No (under consideration) | No | No |
| No | No | No |
| Yes (HB 2394, 2024) | Yes (HB 2394) | Yes |
| Yes | No | Yes |
| Yes (AB 602) | Yes (AB 730 / AB 2655) | Yes |
| Yes | Yes (HB 24-1147) | Yes |
| Yes | Yes (PA 24-148) | Yes |
| Yes | No | Yes |
| Yes (SB 1798) | Yes (HB 919) | Yes |
| Yes | No | Yes |
| Yes (HRS §711-1110.9) | Yes (Act 191, 2024) | Yes |
| Yes | Yes (HB 575) | Yes |
| Yes | Yes (HB 4762) | Yes |
| Yes | Yes (HB 1133) | Yes |
| Yes (SF 2243) | No | Yes |
| No | No | No |
| Yes (HB 207, 2024) | No | Yes |
| Yes (Act 457, minors) | Yes (Act 720) | Yes |
| Yes | No (under study) | Yes |
| Yes | Yes (HB 484, 2024) | Yes |
| Yes (Ch. 195, 2024) | No | Yes |
| Yes (PA 125) | Yes (PA 264) | Yes |
| Yes | Yes (HF 1370) | Yes |
| Yes (SB 2577) | No | Yes |
| No (under consideration) | No | No |
| No | No | No |
| Yes (LB 575) | No | Yes |
| Yes | No (proposed) | Yes |
| Yes (HB 1432, 2024) | No | Yes |
| Yes (P.L. 2023, c.146) | Yes (A 4517) | Yes |
| Yes | Yes (HB 182) | Yes |
| Yes (Penal §245.15) | Yes (Election Law §14-106) | Yes (Civ. Rts. §52-c) |
| Yes | No | Yes |
| No | No | No |
| Yes (HB 14) | No (under consideration) | Yes |
| Yes | No | Yes |
| Yes | Yes (SB 1571) | Yes |
| Yes (Act 125, 2024) | No (proposed) | Yes |
| Yes | No | Yes |
| Yes (S 1126) | No | Yes |
| Yes (SB 79) | No | Yes |
| Yes | Yes (ELVIS Act voice/likeness) | Yes |
| Yes (SB 1361) | Yes (SB 751, 1st in US) | Yes |
| Yes (HB 224, 2024) | No | Yes |
| Yes (Act 144) | No | Yes |
| Yes (§18.2-386.2) | Yes (HB 2779) | Yes |
| Yes (SB 5152) | Yes (SB 5152) | Yes |
| Yes (HB 5286) | No | Yes |
| Yes (Act 224, 2024) | Yes (Act 123) | Yes |
| No | No | No |
| Yes | No | Yes |
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.