HB 1121 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure or promotion of intimate visual material.

HB 1121 creates civil liability for individuals who disclose intimate visual material (such as private photos or videos) without the depicted person's consent and with intent to harm. It specifically holds AI developers liable if they fail to take reasonable precautions against creating or modifying such material (including AI-generated content) without consent. The bill also establishes criminal penalties for unlawful disclosure of intimate visual material, including cases involving AI-generated content. This law directly affects people whose private images are shared without permission and technology companies developing AI tools used to create or distribute such material.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 7, 2025 Last action Mar 25, 2025
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Mar 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
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Mar 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
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Mar 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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Mar 7, 2025
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