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Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act

USA119th CongressHR-1941| House 
| Updated: 3/6/2025
Joseph D. Morelle

Joseph D. Morelle

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (11)
Joe Courtney (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act," aims to combat the nonconsensual disclosure of intimate digital depictions, often referred to as deepfakes. It defines an intimate digital depiction as a digitally manipulated realistic visual image showing an identifiable individual's uncovered genitals, pubic area, anus, postpubescent female nipple, bodily sexual fluids, or sexually explicit conduct. This legislation establishes both civil and criminal penalties for the unauthorized sharing of these images. For civil actions, the bill grants victims a right of action to sue individuals who disclose such depictions without consent, knowing or recklessly disregarding the lack of consent. Victims can recover monetary damages, including actual damages for emotional distress or liquidated damages of $150,000, punitive damages, and attorney's fees. Courts may also issue equitable relief, such as injunctions to cease disclosure, while allowing plaintiffs to maintain anonymity. The bill specifies that consent to create an image does not imply consent to disclose it, and valid consent must be a written, signed agreement describing the depiction. It outlines exceptions for disclosures made in good faith to law enforcement, during legal proceedings, or for matters of legitimate public concern, but disclaimers do not serve as a defense. Furthermore, the legislation creates a new federal criminal offense for disclosing or threatening to disclose intimate digital depictions with intent to harm or reckless disregard for harm, carrying penalties of up to 10 years imprisonment for aggravated violations. Both the civil and criminal provisions include limitations on liability for interactive computer service providers who take good faith actions to restrict access to such depictions.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9631
Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3106
Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9631
    Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3106
    Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act

USA119th CongressHR-1941| House 
| Updated: 3/6/2025
This bill, titled the "Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act," aims to combat the nonconsensual disclosure of intimate digital depictions, often referred to as deepfakes. It defines an intimate digital depiction as a digitally manipulated realistic visual image showing an identifiable individual's uncovered genitals, pubic area, anus, postpubescent female nipple, bodily sexual fluids, or sexually explicit conduct. This legislation establishes both civil and criminal penalties for the unauthorized sharing of these images. For civil actions, the bill grants victims a right of action to sue individuals who disclose such depictions without consent, knowing or recklessly disregarding the lack of consent. Victims can recover monetary damages, including actual damages for emotional distress or liquidated damages of $150,000, punitive damages, and attorney's fees. Courts may also issue equitable relief, such as injunctions to cease disclosure, while allowing plaintiffs to maintain anonymity. The bill specifies that consent to create an image does not imply consent to disclose it, and valid consent must be a written, signed agreement describing the depiction. It outlines exceptions for disclosures made in good faith to law enforcement, during legal proceedings, or for matters of legitimate public concern, but disclaimers do not serve as a defense. Furthermore, the legislation creates a new federal criminal offense for disclosing or threatening to disclose intimate digital depictions with intent to harm or reckless disregard for harm, carrying penalties of up to 10 years imprisonment for aggravated violations. Both the civil and criminal provisions include limitations on liability for interactive computer service providers who take good faith actions to restrict access to such depictions.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9631
Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3106
Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9631
    Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3106
    Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Joseph D. Morelle

Joseph D. Morelle

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (11)
Joe Courtney (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted