Criminal Law - Identity Fraud - Artificial Intelligence and Deepfake Representations
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 445
Summary
The law makes it a crime to obtain or use another person’s identifying information, or AI‑generated images that look like real people, with the intent to cause physical injury, severe emotional distress, or economic loss. It also criminalizes the use of skimming devices, re‑encoders, and the malicious sharing of such data on interactive computer services. Violations carry up to ten years in prison and fines up to $15,000, and victims may file civil suits.
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