Relating to sexually explicit artificially generated images and videos.
HB 5517 creates a legal remedy for individuals whose images are used without consent in sexually explicit AI-generated content. It allows users to sue social media platforms to remove such content after submitting a good-faith complaint, and successful claimants may recover attorney fees. The bill defines "artificially generated image or video" as AI-created content mimicking real people (including deepfakes), making distribution of such content illegal under amended Penal Code Section 21.165. It directly affects victims of non-consensual AI-generated explicit content, social media platforms, and those distributing such material.
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Introduction
Apr 2025
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Governor
Introduced Apr 7, 2025
Last action Apr 7, 2025
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Apr 7, 2025
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Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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Apr 7, 2025
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Drew Darby
RRepublican
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