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SB 41·SD·senate

revise a provision related to criminal invasions of privacy, prohibit the creation and distribution of digitally fabricated material of an identifiable individual, and provide penalties therefor.

Signed into LawFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Judiciary
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Signed by the Governor

Mar 30, 2026

Summary

The bill amends the state's invasion‑of‑privacy statute to ban the production and distribution of digitally fabricated nude or sexual depictions of an identifiable individual without their knowledge. It sets misdemeanor penalties for certain recordings and felony penalties for deep‑fake style images, especially for repeat offenses or when minors are involved. The measure aims to protect privacy and curb harmful digital manipulation.

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