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WA HB1999: Concerning fabricated intimate or sexually explicit images and depictions.

Effective Jun 6, 2024 Washington · 2023–2024 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

HB1999 · 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 6, 2024
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In one paragraph

Washington's Chapter 88, Laws of 2024 (SHB 1999) covers digitally fabricated sexual images, including those made with artificial intelligence. It adds "fabricated depiction of an identifiable minor" to chapter 9.68A RCW, so the child sexual exploitation offenses reach images created or altered by digitization. It creates a new crime of disclosing a fabricated intimate image without consent (gross misdemeanor; class C felony for repeat offenses) and a civil cause of action under chapter 7.110 RCW with statutory damages up to $10,000, punitive damages, fees and injunctions. "Digitization" expressly includes creating or altering images with artificial intelligence.

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What it means for business

Platforms keep a safe harbor for third-party content, but people who create or share AI-made intimate images face criminal charges and civil damages.

Key provisions

  1. RCW 9.68A.011: adds "fabricated depiction of an identifiable minor" (created or altered by digitization, including AI) to the sexual exploitation definitions
  2. Not knowing whether an image was digitized is no defense; fabricated depictions are sealed and held like other exploitation evidence
  3. New crime in chapter 9A.86 RCW: knowingly disclosing a fabricated intimate image without consent; gross misdemeanor, class C felony with a prior conviction
  4. Minors are liable only for intentional and malicious disclosure
  5. Chapter 7.110 RCW: civil action for disclosure of fabricated intimate images; actual or up to $10,000 statutory damages, punitive damages, fees, injunctions
  6. Interactive computer services and carriers are not liable solely for content provided by others

Latest legislative action

Mar 14, 2024. Governor signed. Chapter 88, 2024 Laws. Effective date 6/6/2024.

Topics and industries

Related topics

AI Intimate Images

Affected industries

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Related AI laws in Washington

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SB5105 Concerning sexually explicit depictions of minors. SB5886 Concerning personality rights. HB1205 Prohibiting the knowing distribution of a forged digital likeness. SB5152 Defining synthetic media in campaigns for elective office, and providing relief SB5395 Making improvements to transparency and accountability in the prior authorizatio HB1325 Regulating personal delivery devices.

Same topic in other states

Florida H0757 Sexual Images Utah HB148 Artificial Pornographic Images Amendments Colorado SB25-288 Concerning preventing certain disclosures of intimate depictions, and, in connec Illinois HB4623 SEXUAL EXPLICIT DIGITAL IMAGE Louisiana SB175 Criminalizes deepfakes involving minors and defines the rights to digital image Kansas SB186 AN ACT concerning crimes, punishment and criminal procedure; modifying elements