HB 1182 — Digital Sexual Image Abuse
HB 1182 addresses digital sexual image abuse by creating new criminal offenses related to the unauthorized creation or distribution of explicit digital images, particularly those involving artificial intelligence or deepfake technology. The bill falls under criminal law and technology law, aiming to protect individuals from non-consensual digital exploitation. It is coauthored by Representative Haggard and is currently under introduction in the 2026 legislative session.
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