Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act
This bill prohibits the non-consensual sharing of digitally manipulated intimate images (deepfakes) of identifiable people. It creates a civil right for victims to sue individuals who distribute such images without consent, allowing claims for actual damages, $150,000 in liquidated damages, or punitive damages, plus attorney fees. Criminal penalties up to 10 years in prison apply for malicious disclosure intended to harass, harm reputation, or facilitate violence. Exceptions include disclosures to law enforcement for investigations, legitimate public interest matters (excluding mere public figure status), or efforts to assist the victim. The law specifically defines "intimate digital depictions" to include explicit body parts, sexual fluids, or sexual conduct in manipulated images.
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Introduced Mar 6, 2025
Last action Mar 6, 2025
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Mar 6, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Mar 6, 2025
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1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
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Joseph D. Morelle
DDemocratic
Co
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
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Debbie Dingell
DDemocratic
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Frank J. Mrvan
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Courtney
DDemocratic
Co
Josh Gottheimer
DDemocratic
Co
LaMonica McIver
DDemocratic
Co
Madeleine Dean
DDemocratic
Co
Nicholas A. Langworthy
RRepublican
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Seth Magaziner
DDemocratic
Co
Thomas H. Kean, Jr.
RRepublican
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