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An Act Establishing a Civil Action for the Office of the Attorney General and a Private Right of Action for Victims of Unlawful Dissemination of a Synthetically Created Intimate Image
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Connecticut's HB 5312 (Public Act 26-55) adds civil remedies for AI-made intimate images. A person harmed by unlawful dissemination of a synthetically created intimate image may sue whoever knowingly shared it with intent to harm, for an injunction, damages including punitive damages, and attorney's fees, within two years of discovery. Covered platforms must run a notice-and-removal process for victims and the Attorney General, post plain-language instructions, and remove reported images and reasonable efforts at copies within 48 hours. The Attorney General can seek penalties of up to $25,000 per day. Effective October 1, 2026.
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What it means for business
Online platforms serving Connecticut users need a 48-hour takedown process for reported AI-generated intimate images or face AG penalties of up to $25,000 a day.
Key provisions
- Sec. 1: a person harmed by unlawful dissemination of a synthetically created intimate image may sue the person who knowingly disseminated it with intent to harm, for injunctive relief, economic and noneconomic damages (including emotional distress and punitive damages), costs and attorney's fees
- Courts may protect the plaintiff's identity; actions must be brought within two years of discovering the dissemination
- Sec. 2: covered platforms (47 U.S.C. 223a) must maintain a written notice-and-removal process for victims and the Attorney General and post clear, plain-language notice of it
- Platforms must remove a validly reported image within 48 hours and make reasonable efforts to remove copies; good-faith removal is protected from liability
- On the Attorney General's petition, a violating platform may face civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day per harmed individual; the action may be combined with a CUTPA action
- Effective October 1, 2026
Latest legislative action
May 26, 2026. Signed by the Governor (Public Act 26-55)
Sponsors (showing 5 of 27)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Godfrey D | Sponsor | HD-110 |
| Brian Lanoue R | Sponsor | HD-045 |
| Craig Fishbein R | Sponsor | HD-090 |
| Devin Carney R | Sponsor | HD-023 |
| Dominique Johnson D | Sponsor | HD-143 |
Roll call votes
S Senate Roll Call Vote 351 May 6, 2026
33 yea0 nay3 otherPassed
H House Roll Call Vote 180 AS AMENDED May 1, 2026
148 yea0 nay3 otherPassed
J JUD Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) Mar 23, 2026
41 yea0 nayPassed
Amendments (2)
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House LCO Amendment #4544 (J) Not adopted 2026-04-22
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House Schedule A LCO# 4544 (J) Not adopted 2026-04-22
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