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AI Summary
AB855 proposes amendments to Wisconsin statutes to address synthetic digital representations, defining them and specifying penalties for violations.
Business Impact
If you operate in Wisconsin and use synthetic digital representations, you must ensure compliance with privacy regulations by January 1, 2025, or face 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
Affected Industries
What This Means
AB855, proposed in Wisconsin, aims to amend statutes concerning synthetic digital representations, defining them and detailing penalties for misuse.
Key Provisions
- Amendments to address synthetic digital representations
- Creation of section 942.085 related to synthetic digital representations
- Penalties including fines and imprisonment
- Amendments to 946.82 (4) and 995.50 (2) (am) 4 expanding liabilities
Latest Legislative Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 59)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Andraca | Primary |
| Arney | Primary |
| Ballweg | Primary |
| Billings | Primary |
| Born | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Ensure all synthetic digital representations comply with new regulations
Who: Content creators and distributors
Deadline: Upon enactment of the bill
Penalty: Fines or other penalties as specified in the bill
Who: Content creators and distributors
Deadline: Upon enactment of the bill
Penalty: Fines or other penalties as specified in the bill
Implement internal policies to prevent misuse of synthetic representations
Who: Organizations involved in digital content creation
Deadline: Within 6 months of enactment
Penalty: Potential legal action or fines
Who: Organizations involved in digital content creation
Deadline: Within 6 months of enactment
Penalty: Potential legal action or fines
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
AB855 is a legislative proposal in Wisconsin that seeks to amend statutes to include synthetic digital representations, defined as digitally created images or videos that depict realistic likenesses of individuals. The bill proposes the creation of section 942.085, related to these representations, and specifies penalties for unauthorized use, including fines and imprisonment. The amendments to 946.82 (4) and 995.50 (2) (am) 4 are relevant as they expand the definitions of criminal and civil liabilities to include offenses involving synthetic digital representations.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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Affected Industries
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