HB 1529 — To Create The Criminal Offense Of Unlawful Creation Or Distribution Of Deepfake Visual Material; And To Establish A Cause Of Action For Unlawful Creation Of Deepfake Visual Material

HB 1529 creates a criminal offense for the unlawful creation or distribution of deepfake visual material and establishes a civil cause of action for victims of such unlawful creation. The law aims to address harms related to non-consensual deepfake pornography and unauthorized synthetic media. It applies to individuals in Arkansas who create or distribute deepfake visual material without consent. The bill was enacted as Act 827 during the 2025 legislative session.