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HB449: Relating to the unlawful production or distribution of sexually explicit media using deep fake technology.

: Mary Gonzalez (D-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Jun 22, 2025
Crimes
Crimes--Against Persons
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual
Electronic Information Systems
Minors
COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE
Minors--Crimes Against
VIDEOTAPE & FILM
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Bill ProgressVetoed
  1. Introduced
  2. Passed One Chamber
  3. Passed Both Chambers
  4. Became Law

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Relating to the unlawful production or distribution of sexually explicit media using deep fake technology.

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