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RI S3338: Relating to Criminal Offenses -- Impersonation and Identity Fraud

Effective Jun 23, 2026 Rhode Island · 2026 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

S3338 · where it stands

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  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Since Jun 23, 2026
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In one paragraph

Rhode Island's 2026 identity fraud amendment defines a forged digital likeness as a computer- or other electronic system-generated visual representation of an identifiable person, or an audio recording of their voice, made to closely resemble a genuine one, likely to deceive, and created and distributed without consent. Digital forgery, knowingly creating or distributing such a likeness as genuine to facilitate fraud, is now felony identity fraud under 11-49.1-3(a)(8). The act also covers impersonating an entity with intent to defraud. Constitutionally protected activity, law enforcement and providers or developers of the underlying technology are excepted. Effective on passage.

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

What it means for business

Deepfake voice and image fraud against Rhode Island people and businesses is felony identity fraud; AI tool developers are exempt.

Key provisions

  1. 11-49.1-2: defines 'forged digital likeness' (computer-generated image or voice of an identifiable person, deceptive and non-consensual) and 'digital forgery'
  2. 11-49.1-3(a)(8): knowingly engaging in digital forgery is identity fraud, a felony under 11-49.1-4
  3. Adds impersonation of an entity, including governments, with intent to defraud
  4. Exceptions: constitutionally protected activity, law enforcement, and providers or developers of the technology used

Latest legislative action

Jun 23, 2026. Signed by Governor; Public Laws 2026, chapter 413

Topics and industries

Related topics

AI Deepfakes

Affected industries

FinanceTechnology

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