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AI Summary
IL HB 5106: CRIM CD-DEEPFAKE-HARASS aims to criminalize harassment using deepfakes, defined in the bill, through electronic communications with intent to harass.
Business Impact
If you use AI to create deepfakes in Illinois, you must ensure they are not used to harass others or face criminal charges.
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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
CRIM CD-DEEPFAKE-HARASS — Track this IL bill at AI Laws by State for updates on its provisions and enforcement details.
Key Provisions
- Amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to include provisions related to deepfakes, requiring intent to harass for an offense.
- The bill defines 'deepfake' and targets harassment through electronic communications using deepfakes.
Latest Legislative Action
Referred to Rules Committee
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 12)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Adam M. Niemerg R | Primary |
| Angelo Saviano | Primary |
| Dan Reitz | Primary |
| Eddie Washington | Primary |
| Jim Durkin | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Ensure that deepfake content is not used to harass individuals.
Who: Individuals and businesses creating or distributing deepfakes.
Penalty: Potential criminal charges for harassment.
Who: Individuals and businesses creating or distributing deepfakes.
Penalty: Potential criminal charges for harassment.
Full Legal Analysis
The analysis describes the bill's intent to criminalize harassment through deepfakes, defined in the bill, requiring the use of a deepfake with the intent to harass for it to be considered an offense. It specifically targets harassment through electronic communications using deepfakes. It amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to include provisions related to deepfakes.
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