Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act
Rep. Morelle and Rep. Kean Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ban Non-Consensual Deepfake Nudes
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on the Judiciary. It is actively moving forward as it waits for the committee to consider the proposal. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill has support from both parties and addresses a growing public concern, but tech-related legislation often moves slowly through the committee process.
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Personal Impact
People who create and share non-consensual deepfake intimate images would face new federal criminal liability. Standard violations carry up to 2 years in prison, and violations involving elections or violence carry up to 10 years. This creates a new category of federal offense that would result in criminal records for offenders.
“fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both”
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Congressional Bill
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Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act
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