B26-0524District of Columbia2025 sessionIntroduced
Distribution of False Sexual Imagery Prohibition Amendment Act of 2025
Deepfakes & synthetic mediaChild safety (incl. AI-CSAM)Likeness & IP (name/image/voice)Criminal justice & policing
Plain-language summary
Creates criminal offenses—a misdemeanor and a felony—for the nonconsensual distribution of sexually explicit images, video, or audio of an individual that were created or altered using digital technology, including artificial intelligence. Targets AI-generated or AI-manipulated intimate imagery distributed without the subject's consent. Applies to any person who distributes such content.
Summary generated by AI from the official bill text — may contain errors.
History
Dec 1, 2025
CIntroduced in Office of the Secretary
Dec 2, 2025
CReferred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Dec 5, 2025
CNotice of Intent to Act on B26-0524 Published in the DC Register
Progress
IntroducedDec 1, 2025
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
CH
Sen. Christina Henderson (I)Prime sponsor
MF
Sen. Matthew Frumin (D)
JG
Sen. Janeese Lewis George (D)
BN
Sen. Brianne Nadeau (D)
AB
Sen. Anita Bonds (D)
CA
Sen. Charles Allen (D)
Sources
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