HB 4361 — Provide for crime of impersonating non-public persons on social media
HB 4361 proposes to establish a criminal offense for impersonating non-public persons on social media platforms. The bill aims to address fraudulent or deceptive behavior, potentially including AI-generated impersonation or deepfake content used for scams or identity theft. It is intended to protect individuals from being misrepresented or targeted for financial or personal harm through digital impersonation.
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