New rules for fake videos

AN ACT relating to privacy protection.

Introduced· 2026-01-07

Who's it for

Who's it for: Everyday People

What it means for you

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This bill would make it against the law to share fake videos of people without their permission and set a time limit to take action.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

This bill aims to protect people from having fake videos of them spread online. It would create new rules about sharing these 'deep fakes' and set penalties for breaking them. It also sets a deadline for people to take legal action if their image is used without permission. This is important because fake videos can harm someone's reputation and cause distress. The bill is still early in the process, so now is the time for people to let their lawmakers know if they support these protections.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

This bill would create new laws about sharing fake videos, called 'deep fakes'.
It would make it illegal to share these fake videos if they are not real and shared without permission.
There would be a time limit, called a statute of limitations, for people to file a lawsuit if their image is used in a deep fake.
Breaking these rules could lead to criminal charges.
The bill is currently in the House Judiciary Committee.