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AI Summary
This Act provides civil and criminal remedies for wrongful disclosure of deep fakes depicting individuals in sexual contexts, including minors.
Business Impact
If you create or distribute deep fakes in Delaware, you must ensure compliance with this law by 10/9/24 or face civil and criminal penalties.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
Delaware's HB353 introduces significant legal measures against the misuse of deep fakes, particularly those depicting nudity or sexual conduct. The law establishes both civil and criminal remedies, particularly focusing on protections for minors.
Key Provisions
- Establishes civil and criminal remedies for wrongful disclosure of deep fakes.
- Aligns remedies with the Delaware Uniform Civil Remedies for Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images Act.
- Increases penalties for adults creating deep fakes of minors from misdemeanors to felonies.
Latest Legislative Action
Signed by Governor
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Krista Griffith D | Sponsor | HD-012 |
| William Bush D | Sponsor | HD-029 |
| Sherry Dorsey Walker D | Sponsor | HD-003 |
| Stephanie Hansen D | Sponsor | SD-010 |
| Spiros Mantzavinos D | Sponsor | SD-007 |
| Debra Heffernan D | Sponsor | HD-006 |
| Kendra Johnson D | Sponsor | HD-005 |
| Valerie Longhurst D | Sponsor | HD-015 |
| Edward Osienski D | Sponsor | HD-024 |
| Sophie Phillips D | Sponsor | HD-018 |
| Kerri Harris D | Sponsor | HD-032 |
| Kyra Hoffner D | Sponsor | SD-014 |
| Brian Pettyjohn R | Sponsor | SD-019 |
| Nicole Poore D | Sponsor | SD-012 |
| David Sokola D | Sponsor | SD-008 |
| Laura Sturgeon D | Sponsor | SD-004 |
| Russ Huxtable D | Sponsor | SD-006 |
Roll Call Votes
H — 2024-05-07
35 Yea
0 Nay
6 Other
Passed ✓
S — 2024-06-27
21 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Ensure compliance with the new regulations on deep fakes.
Who: Businesses and individuals creating or distributing digital content.
Deadline: By 10/9/24
Penalty: Civil and criminal penalties for non-compliance.
Who: Businesses and individuals creating or distributing digital content.
Deadline: By 10/9/24
Penalty: Civil and criminal penalties for non-compliance.
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Official Bill Text
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