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Texas AI-generated media and phishing financial exploitation law (SB 2373)

SB 2373, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025); Civil Practice and Remedies Code ch. 100B; Penal Code 32.56. Enforced by: A harmed claimant may sue; the attorney general may sue for a civil penalty in Travis County or where the events occurred; criminal prosecution for the Penal Code offense (prosecuting office not named). A web search on November 14, 2026 found no report of a court order blocking this law.. Checked November 14, 2026.

Person: Do not knowingly or intentionally disseminate artificially generated media or a phishing communication for the purpose of financial exploitation. Starts September 1, 2025 · Ongoing · Applies when: Any dissemination on or after September 1, 2025; providers carrying another person's content are excluded. · Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code 100B.002(a), 100B.003(a)

Person: Do not knowingly engage in financial abuse through artificially generated media disseminated to another person, or by digitally tricking someone into giving personal, financial or identifying information. Starts September 1, 2025 · Ongoing · Applies when: Any conduct on or after September 1, 2025. · Penal Code 32.56(b)

Texas AI-generated obscene child imagery offense (SB 20)

SB 20, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025); Penal Code 43.235; amends Penal Code 3.03(b) and 71.02(a). Enforced by: Criminal prosecution; the act does not name the prosecuting office. A web search on November 14, 2026 found no report of a court order blocking this law. News reports describe a September 2026 Seventh Circuit ruling on private possession of AI-generated material; it does not bind Texas courts and was not read.. Checked November 14, 2026.

Person: Do not knowingly possess, access with intent to view, or promote obscene visual material depicting an apparent child under 18, including AI-created images, cartoons or animation. Starts September 1, 2025 · Ongoing · Applies when: Any conduct on or after September 1, 2025. · Penal Code 43.235(b)(1)

Person: Do not use an image of an actual child under 18 with the intent to train an AI model to produce child pornography as described in Penal Code 43.26. Starts September 1, 2025 · Ongoing · Applies when: Any conduct on or after September 1, 2025; the child was under 18 when the image was made. · Penal Code 43.235(b)(2)

Texas SCOPE Act (HB 18): algorithm provisions for known minors

HB 18, 88th Legislature, Regular Session (2023); Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., ch. 795; Business & Commerce Code Chapter 509. Enforced by: Consumer protection division of the Texas Attorney General's office; a violation is a deceptive act or practice under Business & Commerce Code Chapter 17, Subchapter E, actionable solely in an attorney general enforcement action. Court status: a federal court preliminarily enjoined enforcement of Sections 509.053 and 509.056(1) on August 30, 2024 (CCIA v. Paxton, W.D. Tex. No. 1:24-cv-849). On July 24, 2026 the Fifth Circuit affirmed that injunction as to CCIA and NetChoice, and vacated a broader injunction won by other plaintiffs (SEAT v. Paxton) for lack of standing.. Checked November 14, 2026.

Digital service provider: Make a commercially reasonable effort to ensure that algorithms used to suggest, promote or rank information for known minors do not interfere with your harm-prevention duties under Section 509.053. Starts September 1, 2024 · Ongoing · Applies when: The provider uses algorithms to automate the suggestion, promotion or ranking of information to known minors. · Bus. & Com. Code 509.056(1)Blocked in court for members of CCIA and NetChoice. A federal preliminary injunction bars the Texas Attorney General from enforcing this duty against members of the two trade groups; the Fifth Circuit affirmed it on Section 230 grounds. Not blocked for other providers. CCIA v. Paxton, Nos. 24-50721 and 25-50096 (5th Cir.), Jul 24, 2026

Digital service provider: Disclose clearly in terms of service, a privacy policy or similar document how the service uses algorithms, how they promote, rank or filter content, and the personal identifying information used. Starts September 1, 2024 · Ongoing · Applies when: The provider uses algorithms to automate the suggestion, promotion or ranking of information to known minors. · Bus. & Com. Code 509.056(2)

Digital service provider: Develop and implement a strategy to prevent known minors' exposure to harmful material and listed harmful content, including filtering, human review and making algorithm code available to independent security researchers. Starts September 1, 2024 · Ongoing · Applies when: A known minor uses the digital service. Listed content promotes, glorifies or facilitates suicide, self-harm, eating disorders, substance abuse, stalking, bullying, harassment, grooming, trafficking or sexual exploitation. Trade secrets need not be disclosed. · Bus. & Com. Code 509.053(a), (b)(1); 509.058Blocked in court for members of CCIA and NetChoice. A federal preliminary injunction bars the Texas Attorney General from enforcing this duty against members of the two trade groups; the Fifth Circuit affirmed it on Section 230 grounds. Not blocked for other providers. CCIA v. Paxton, Nos. 24-50721 and 25-50096 (5th Cir.), Jul 24, 2026

Texas age verification for AI sexual image tools (HB 581)

HB 581, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025); amends Civil Practice and Remedies Code ch. 129B (129B.001, 129B.002, 129B.003, 129B.005, 129B.006) and adds 129B.0045. Enforced by: The bill text read does not name who brings the civil penalty action; that is set by the existing Section 129B.006(a), which was not opened. A web search on November 14, 2026 found no report of a court order blocking the duties HB 581 added.. Checked November 14, 2026.

Commercial entity: Use reasonable age verification, by digital identification or a commercial system using government ID or transactional data, to confirm users of the AI creation tool are 18 or older. Starts September 1, 2025 · Ongoing · Applies when: The entity offers a publicly accessible tool or app for creating artificial sexual material harmful to minors and does not meet the 129B.002(a-2) exemption. · Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code 129B.002(a-1); 129B.003(b)

Commercial entity or third-party verifier: Do not retain any identifying information of the individual after performing the required age verification. Starts September 1, 2025 · Ongoing · Applies when: Age verification is performed under Section 129B.002. · Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code 129B.002(b)

Commercial entity: Ensure any individual used as a source for the material is 18 or older and has consented to use of their face and body. Starts September 1, 2025 · Ongoing · Applies when: The entity is subject to the age verification duty in 129B.002(a-1); exempt entities under 129B.002(a-2) are excluded. · Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code 129B.0045

Texas automated motor vehicle authorization law (SB 2807, 2025)

SB 2807, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025); Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., ch. 1034; Transportation Code 545.451 to 545.459; Occupations Code 2402.005; Insurance Code 1954.003; Transportation Code ch. 644A. Enforced by: Criminal prosecution for operating commercially without authorization or the emergency plan; the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles may suspend, revoke, cancel or restrict authorizations. Citations for traffic violations with the system engaged go to the owner or authorization holder. A web search on November 15, 2026 found no lawsuit or court order against SB 2807.. Checked November 15, 2026.

Owner or operator: Run with the system engaged only if the vehicle can obey traffic law, has a recording device, a federally compliant system, minimal-risk capability, registration, title and insurance. Starts September 1, 2025 · Ongoing · Applies when: Any automated motor vehicle on a Texas highway or street with the automated driving system engaged. · Transportation Code 545.455(b)

Commercial operator: Hold and maintain a TxDMV authorization before carrying property or passengers for a commercial enterprise in an automated motor vehicle without a human driver. Starts May 28, 2026 · Ongoing · Applies when: Commercial driverless operation. TxDMV says authorization became enforceable May 28, 2026. · Transportation Code 545.455(c)(1); 545.456; SB 2807 § 12(b)

Commercial operator: File with DPS a plan telling police, fire and medical responders how to reach a fleet support specialist, tow the vehicle and tell whether the system is engaged. Starts May 28, 2026 · Ongoing · Applies when: Before commercial driverless operation; the authorization application must certify DPS received it. · Transportation Code 545.455(c)(2); 545.456(b)(3)

Authorization holder: Update the contact, vehicle and compliance statements and the plan certification within 30 days after material information changes. When triggered · Each time it happens · Applies when: Any material change. TxDMV may immediately suspend, revoke or cancel for failure to update or to provide documents on request. · Transportation Code 545.456(e), (f)

Owner, person acting for the vehicle or human driver: After a collision involving an automated motor vehicle, comply with the collision duties in Transportation Code Chapter 550. When triggered · Each time it happens · Applies when: Any collision involving an automated motor vehicle. · Transportation Code 545.457

Authorization holder: On a TxDMV notice that a vehicle is unsafe and endangers the public, correct the issues and file a certification explaining the corrections before the deadline. When triggered · Each time it happens · Applies when: TxDMV finds the vehicle's operation has caused or is likely to cause serious bodily injury. · Transportation Code 545.459(a)-(f)

Texas ban on automated adverse determinations in utilization review (SB 815)

SB 815, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025); amends Insurance Code 4201.002 and 4201.303(a) and adds 4201.156. Enforced by: Texas commissioner of insurance, who may audit and inspect a utilization review agent's use of automated decision systems at any time; the bill names no other enforcer.. Checked November 12, 2026.

Utilization review agent: Do not use an automated decision system to make, wholly or partly, an adverse determination. Starts January 1, 2026 · Ongoing · Applies when: Utilization review for a health benefit plan delivered, issued for delivery or renewed on or after January 1, 2026. · Insurance Code 4201.156(a); SB 815 § 4

Utilization review agent: Allow the commissioner to audit and inspect, at any time, the agent's use of an automated decision system for utilization review. When triggered · Each time it happens · Applies when: The commissioner of insurance chooses to audit or inspect. · Insurance Code 4201.156(b)

Utilization review agent: Include in each adverse determination notice the principal reasons, the clinical basis, a description and source of the screening criteria and review procedures, and the complaint and appeal process. When triggered · Each time it happens · Applies when: An adverse determination is issued for a plan delivered, issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026. · Insurance Code 4201.303(a); SB 815 § 4

Texas civil liability for AI intimate imagery and nudification apps (SB 441)

SB 441, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025); Civil Practice and Remedies Code ch. 98B (98B.001, 98B.0021, 98B.0022, 98B.008, 98B.009); amends Penal Code 21.165. Enforced by: The depicted person may sue for damages. A violation of the removal, request-system or notice duties is a deceptive trade practice under Business & Commerce Code chapter 17, subchapter E, and the attorney general may seek an injunction against a person who repeatedly violates them, recovering costs and attorney's fees if the attorney general prevails. Suits must be brought within 10 years of the later of discovery or the depicted person's 18th birthday. A web search on November 14, 2026 found no report of a court order blocking this law.. Checked November 14, 2026.

Owner of a website or application: Make available on the website or app an easily accessible system for depicted people to request removal of artificial intimate visual material. Starts September 1, 2025 · Ongoing · Applies when: Artificial intimate visual material is disclosed on the owner's website or application. · Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code 98B.0022(c)

Owner of a website or application: Post a clear and conspicuous plain-language notice describing the removal process, the owner's responsibilities and how to submit a request. Starts September 1, 2025 · Ongoing · Applies when: Artificial intimate visual material is disclosed on the owner's website or application. · Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code 98B.0022(d)

Owner of a website or application: Remove the material within 72 hours of the depicted person's removal request and make reasonable efforts to identify and remove known identical copies. When triggered · Each time it happens · Applies when: The depicted person requests removal of artificial intimate visual material disclosed on the site or app. · Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code 98B.0022(b)

Owner of a website or application; payment processor: Do not recklessly facilitate, or process payment for, producing or disclosing artificial intimate visual material for payment while knowing or recklessly disregarding the depicted person's lack of consent. Starts September 1, 2025 · Ongoing · Applies when: The material is produced or disclosed in exchange for payment without the depicted person's consent. · Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code 98B.0022(a)(1), (3)

Owner of a nudification application: Do not let a publicly accessible nudification app you own produce material of a person who did not consent, where you know or recklessly disregard that lack of consent. Starts September 1, 2025 · Ongoing · Applies when: Artificial intimate visual material is produced from the owner's publicly accessible nudification application. · Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code 98B.0022(a)(2)

Texas computer-generated child sexual material offenses (SB 1621, 2025)

SB 1621, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025); Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., ch. 847; Penal Code 43.26, 43.261(b-1), 43.262(b-1), 21.16(a)(5); Code of Criminal Procedure arts. 38.45, 39.15. Enforced by: Criminal prosecution by the state; the act does not name a particular prosecutor. A web search on November 15, 2026 found no lawsuit or court order against SB 1621; court dockets were not searched.. Checked November 15, 2026.

Person: Do not possess, or access with intent to view, visual material depicting a computer-generated child engaged in sexual conduct. Starts September 1, 2025 · Ongoing · Applies when: The person knows or should have known the depiction appears to be under 18, or believes it shows an actual child under 18. State jail felony, raised by prior convictions or 10 or more depictions. · Penal Code 43.26(a-2), (c-3)

Person: Do not promote, or possess with intent to promote, visual material depicting a computer-generated child engaged in sexual conduct. Starts September 1, 2025 · Ongoing · Applies when: Same knowledge test as possession. Third degree felony, raised by a prior conviction, 10 or more depictions, or a depiction appearing under 10. · Penal Code 43.26(e-1), (g-1)

Person: Do not possess, access or promote sexual material depicting a recognizable real child whose image was used to create, adapt or modify it, including with AI. Starts September 1, 2025 · Ongoing · Applies when: Treated as a depiction of a child under 43.26(a)(1)(B). Possession is a third degree felony at base, with enhancements; see open questions on the promotion grade. · Penal Code 43.26(a)(1)(B), (a-1), (c-1), (e)

Person: Do not knowingly possess, access with intent to view, or promote lewd visual material of a child, including AI-generated material virtually indistinguishable from a real child. Starts September 1, 2025 · Ongoing · Applies when: The material shows lewd exhibition of a child's genitals or pubic area, appeals to the prurient interest and has no serious value. State jail felony at base. · Penal Code 43.262(b), (b-1)

Texas deep fake video election offense (SB 751, 2019)

SB 751, 86th Legislature, Regular Session (2019); Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., ch. 1339; Election Code 255.004(d), (e). Enforced by: Criminal prosecution; the section does not name a prosecutor. A web search on November 15, 2026 found no court order blocking subsection (d). In Ex parte Stafford (Tex. Crim. App. No. PD-0310-23, Sept. 4, 2024) the court held subsection (b) of the same section facially unconstitutional; that ruling did not address subsection (d).. Checked November 15, 2026.

Person: Do not create a deep fake video and cause it to be published or distributed within 30 days of an election, intending to injure a candidate or influence the result. Starts September 1, 2019 · Ongoing · Applies when: Any election. The statute has no disclosure safe harbor. · Election Code 255.004(d), (e)

Texas electronic health record requirements, including AI use by practitioners (SB 1188)

SB 1188, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025); adds Health & Safety Code Chapter 183 (183.001 to 183.012). Enforced by: Texas Attorney General for injunctions and civil penalties; the commission or the appropriate regulatory agency investigates credible allegations and regulatory agencies may discipline license holders.. Checked November 12, 2026.

Covered entity: Ensure electronic health records containing patient information are physically maintained in the United States or a U.S. territory, including records held by third-party or cloud providers. Starts January 1, 2026 · Ongoing · Applies when: Storage of an electronic health record on or after January 1, 2026, whenever the record was prepared. · Health & Safety Code 183.002(a); SB 1188 § 2(b)

Covered entity: Ensure Texas residents' electronic health record information, other than open data, is accessible only to individuals who need it for treatment, payment or health care operations duties. Starts January 1, 2026 · Ongoing · Applies when: Storage of an electronic health record on or after January 1, 2026. · Health & Safety Code 183.002(b); SB 1188 § 2(b)

Covered entity: Implement reasonable and appropriate administrative, physical and technical safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of electronic health record information. Starts January 1, 2026 · Ongoing · Applies when: Storage of an electronic health record on or after January 1, 2026. · Health & Safety Code 183.002(c); SB 1188 § 2(b)

Covered entity: Ensure each electronic health record includes an option for a practitioner to record communications between covered entities about the individual's metabolic health and diet in treating chronic disease. Starts September 1, 2025 · Ongoing · Applies when: Electronic health records prepared on or after September 1, 2025. · Health & Safety Code 183.003; SB 1188 § 2(a)

Covered entity: Do not collect, store or share information about an individual's credit score or voter registration status in the individual's electronic health record. Starts September 1, 2025 · Ongoing · Applies when: Electronic health records prepared on or after September 1, 2025. · Health & Safety Code 183.004; SB 1188 § 2(a)

Health care practitioner: When using AI for diagnostic purposes, stay within the scope of the license, and review all records created with AI consistent with Texas Medical Board medical records standards. Starts September 1, 2025 · Ongoing · Applies when: A practitioner uses AI for diagnosis or treatment recommendations based on the patient's medical record, and the use is not otherwise barred by law. · Health & Safety Code 183.005(a)

Health care practitioner: Disclose to patients the practitioner's use of AI for diagnostic purposes. Starts September 1, 2025 · Ongoing · Applies when: A practitioner uses AI for diagnostic purposes under section 183.005(a). · Health & Safety Code 183.005(b)

Covered entity: Ensure the electronic health record system lets a minor's parent, or managing conservator or guardian if applicable, immediately obtain complete and unrestricted access to the minor's record. Starts September 1, 2025 · Ongoing · Applies when: The system stores records of minors (17 or younger), unless law or a court order restricts access. · Health & Safety Code 183.006

Covered entity: Amend recorded biological sex only to correct a clerical error, or to the opposite sex after a sexual development disorder diagnosis, recording the disorder in the separate space. When triggered · Each time it happens · Applies when: A covered entity changes the biological sex listed in an electronic health record. · Health & Safety Code 183.008

Texas explicit deep fake reporting on social media platforms law (HB 3133)

HB 3133, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025); adds Business & Commerce Code 120.1001, 120.1015, 120.1025 and 120.152; amends 120.101, 120.102, 120.103(b) and the heading of 120.151. Enforced by: Texas Attorney General, who may sue to enjoin a violation of Chapter 120 and recover costs, attorney's fees and investigative costs if an injunction is granted (as enacted in 2021). HB 3133 also makes a violation of the chapter a deceptive trade practice actionable under Subchapter E, Chapter 17. A web search on November 14, 2026 found no report of a court order blocking this law; court dockets were not searched.. Checked November 14, 2026.

Social media platform: Provide an easily accessible complaint system that lets users submit good-faith complaints about explicit deep fake material and track their status. Starts September 1, 2025 · Ongoing · Applies when: At all times for a covered platform. The same system covers illegal content or activity and the platform's removal decisions. · Bus. & Com. Code 120.101

Social media platform: Post a clear, conspicuous, plain-language notice of the complaint system that describes the platform's processing duties and how to submit a complaint. Starts September 1, 2025 · Ongoing · Applies when: At all times for a covered platform. The notice may sit on a separate web page reached through a clear and conspicuous hyperlink. · Bus. & Com. Code 120.1015

Social media platform: Immediately confirm to the reporting user that the platform is aware of the reported explicit deep fake material. When triggered · Each time it happens · Applies when: The platform receives notice of explicit deep fake material on the platform. · Bus. & Com. Code 120.102(b)(1)

Social media platform: Remove the reported content and any known content that is a copy of or identical to it. When triggered · Each time it happens · Applies when: The platform receives notice of explicit deep fake material. The text sets no removal deadline; the 48-hour clock in 120.102(a) applies to illegal content reports. · Bus. & Com. Code 120.102(b)(2)

Social media platform: Send the reporting user written notice of the status of the reported content no later than the seventh day after the report was submitted. When triggered · Each time it happens · Applies when: A user has submitted a report of explicit deep fake material. · Bus. & Com. Code 120.102(b)(3)

Social media platform: Implement measures to ensure the same material is not posted on the platform again. When triggered · Each time it happens · Applies when: Reported content is determined to be explicit deep fake material. · Bus. & Com. Code 120.1025(b)

Texas government AI systems law (SB 1964): vendor duties

SB 1964, 89th Legislature, Regular Session (2025); Government Code 2054.003 and ch. 2054, subch. S (2054.701-2054.713). Enforced by: Texas Attorney General, who may sue to enjoin a violation and, after consulting the department, gives a vendor written notice of a violation; the contracting state agency may then void the contract, and the comptroller may bar a vendor with more than one voided contract. A web search on November 14, 2026 found no report of a court order blocking this law.. Checked November 14, 2026.

Vendor: Conduct a system assessment of the heightened scrutiny AI system covering risks of unlawful harm, system limitations and information governance practices. Starts September 1, 2025 · Ongoing · Applies when: The vendor contracts with a state agency to deploy or use a heightened scrutiny AI system. · Gov't Code 2054.708(a)

Vendor: Make the system assessment available to the Department of Information Resources on request. When triggered · Each time it happens · Applies when: The department requests the assessment. · Gov't Code 2054.708(b)

Vendor: Report a violation of Government Code chapter 2054, subchapter S to the attorney general and, if applicable, the Department of Information Resources. When triggered · Each time it happens · Applies when: The vendor becomes aware of a violation. · Gov't Code 2054.709(a)

Vendor (sandbox program): Provide eligible entities secure access to the AI system used in the sandbox, under department oversight, and submit quarterly reports on performance, risk mitigation and feedback. Starts September 1, 2025 · Ongoing · Applies when: The vendor participates in the Department of Information Resources AI sandbox program. · Gov't Code 2054.706(d), (f)

Texas personal delivery and mobile carrying devices law (SB 969, 2019)

SB 969, 86th Legislature, Regular Session (2019); Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., ch. 612; Transportation Code 552A.0001 to 552A.0010. Enforced by: Peace officers enforce state law on device operation; the operator is treated as the operator for traffic-law compliance. A web search on November 15, 2026 found no lawsuit or court order against this law.. Checked November 15, 2026.

Business entity: Operate a personal delivery device only as a business entity whose human agent can monitor or physically control its navigation and operation. Starts June 10, 2019 · Ongoing · Applies when: Any personal delivery device operated under the subchapter. · Transportation Code 552A.0003(a); 552A.0005(a)(7)

Operator: Make the device follow pedestrian rules, yield to all traffic including pedestrians, avoid unreasonable obstruction, follow consistent local rules, and carry no placardable hazardous materials. Starts June 10, 2019 · Ongoing · Applies when: Any operation in a pedestrian area or on a road's side or shoulder. · Transportation Code 552A.0005(a)(1)-(3), (5), (6)

Operator: Keep to 10 mph in pedestrian areas (or a lower local limit, not under 7 mph) and 20 mph on a road's side or shoulder. Starts June 10, 2019 · Ongoing · Applies when: Any operation. · Transportation Code 552A.0006

Business entity: Fit each personal delivery device with a marker giving the owner's name, contact information and a unique ID number, and brakes allowing a controlled stop. Starts June 10, 2019 · Ongoing · Applies when: Every personal delivery device. · Transportation Code 552A.0007(a)

Operator: At night, show front and rear lights visible from 1 to 500 feet on a delivery device, or 1 to 50 feet on a mobile carrying device. Starts June 10, 2019 · Ongoing · Applies when: Nighttime operation. · Transportation Code 552A.0005(a)(4); 552A.0007(b); 552A.0008(b)

Business entity: Maintain general liability insurance of at least $100,000 for damages arising from operating a personal delivery device. Starts June 10, 2019 · Ongoing · Applies when: Any business entity operating a personal delivery device. · Transportation Code 552A.0010

Texas sexually explicit deep fake media offense (SB 1361, as amended in 2025)

SB 1361, 88th Legislature, Regular Session (2023); Penal Code 21.165; amended by SB 441 and HB 449, 89th Legislature (2025). Enforced by: Criminal prosecution; the act does not name the prosecuting office. On conviction the court must order restitution for psychological, financial or reputational harm. A web search on November 14, 2026 found no report of a court order blocking this law.. Checked November 14, 2026.

Person: Do not knowingly produce or distribute by electronic means deep fake media showing a person's intimate parts or sexual conduct without that person's effective consent. Starts September 1, 2023 · Ongoing · Applies when: Any conduct on or after September 1, 2025 (videos only before then, from September 1, 2023). A disclaimer that the media is not authentic is not a defense. · Penal Code 21.165(b), (c-2), as amended by SB 441 and HB 449

Person: Do not intentionally threaten to produce or distribute sexually explicit deep fake media to coerce, extort, harass or intimidate another person. Starts September 1, 2025 · Ongoing · Applies when: Any conduct on or after September 1, 2025. · Penal Code 21.165(b-1), as added by SB 441

Also check: 6 other enacted AI laws in your state are not yet mapped duty by duty: HB2060, HB2700, HB2818, HB3026, HB3512, SB1308.

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