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IL HB 5106: CRIM CD-Deepfake-Harass

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Last verified Oct 24, 2026 · official bill text

HB 5106 · where it stands

1 of 5 steps complete
  1. Introduced In committee
  2. Passed first chamber
  3. Passed both chambers
  4. Enacted
  5. Effective
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Enacted
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In one paragraph

Illinois's HB 5106 (104th General Assembly) would amend the Criminal Code of 2012 so that a person commits harassment through electronic communications when he or she uses electronic communication to transmit a deepfake to any person with intent to harass. The bill would also define "deepfake". Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 10, 2026.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

Not law. Anyone sending a deepfake by electronic communication with intent to harass would commit criminal harassment if the bill were enacted.

Key provisions

  1. Would add transmitting a deepfake to any person by electronic communication with intent to harass to the offense of harassment through electronic communications
  2. Would define "deepfake"
  3. Last action 2/10/2026: Referred to Rules Committee

Latest legislative action

Feb 10, 2026. Referred to Rules Committee

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Topics and industries

Related topics

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Affected industries

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