Rhode Island H5046/S0136 — Synthetic Intimate Imagery Criminal Penalties (2025)
Rhode Island H5046 and companion S0136 create criminal penalties for the non-consensual creation and distribution of synthetic intimate imagery, including AI-generated deepfakes. Provides for felony charges, civil damages, and injunctive relief. Enacted 2025 as part of Rhode Island's digital harm prevention package.
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