In one paragraph
Not law. Oregon HB 2230 (2025), sponsored by Representative Osborne, would have made it a crime, with intent to harass, humiliate or injure, to create, possess, distribute or purchase a sexually explicit image digitally forged with software or AI to appear as a realistic depiction of an individual. First degree (depicted person a minor) would have been a Class C felony; second degree (without the person's consent) a Class A misdemeanor. It was referred to Judiciary and Ways and Means and was in committee upon adjournment June 27, 2025.
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What it means for business
None: the bill died and never became law. It would have criminalized creating or sharing explicit AI forgeries of real people.
Key provisions
- Digitally forged image: created, manipulated or altered with computer software, AI or similar means so it purports to be a realistic visual depiction of an individual (Sec. 1(3))
- First degree (Sec. 1): intent to harass, humiliate or injure, and the depicted person is a minor; Class C felony (up to five years and $125,000 per the measure summary)
- Second degree (Sec. 2): same intent, without the depicted person's consent; Class A misdemeanor (up to 364 days and $6,250 per the measure summary)
- Covers creating, possessing, distributing or purchasing; no exceptions, civil remedies or effective date appear in the text
- Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means; in committee upon adjournment June 27, 2025; not enacted
Latest legislative action
Jun 27, 2025. In committee upon adjournment.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Virgle Osborne R | Sponsor | HD-002 |
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