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AI Summary
HB2230 criminalizes the creation, possession, distribution, or purchase of explicit digital forgeries in Oregon, with penalties for first and second degree offenses.
Business Impact
If you distribute digital content, ensure it is not a forgery to avoid legal 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
Oregon's HB2230 addresses the unlawful creation and handling of explicit digital forgeries, particularly intimate images. It establishes penalties for first and second degree offenses, reflecting concerns about digital privacy.
Key Provisions
- Creates the crime of unlawful creation, possession, distribution, or purchase of an explicit digital forgery in the first degree.
- Establishes penalties for first degree offenses: up to five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both.
- Creates the crime of unlawful creation, possession, distribution, or purchase of an explicit digital forgery in the second degree.
- Establishes penalties for second degree offenses: up to 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both.
Latest Legislative Action
In committee upon adjournment.
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Virgle Osborne R | Sponsor | HD-002 |
Compliance Checklist
Ensure all digital content complies with the law regarding explicit images.
Who: Content creators and distributors.
Penalty: Up to five years' imprisonment or a $125,000 fine.
Who: Content creators and distributors.
Penalty: Up to five years' imprisonment or a $125,000 fine.
Implement training on legal compliance for staff involved in digital content creation.
Who: Businesses and organizations producing digital media.
Penalty: Legal consequences for non-compliance.
Who: Businesses and organizations producing digital media.
Penalty: Legal consequences for non-compliance.
Full Legal Analysis
HB2230, enacted in Oregon, establishes criminal offenses related to explicit digital forgeries, specifically targeting fake intimate images. The bill creates two degrees of offenses. The first degree offense is punishable by up to five years' imprisonment, a $125,000 fine, or both. The second degree offense carries a maximum penalty of 364 days' imprisonment, a $6,250 fine, or both. The bill does not specify detailed definitions or additional provisions beyond these penalties. The legislative intent appears to focus on addressing privacy concerns associated with digital forgeries, particularly in the context of intimate images. The bill's fiscal and revenue impacts are noted as potential but unspecified. The measure is currently under the jurisdiction of the House Committee on Judiciary, with a subsequent referral to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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