SB8Introduced in the Senate
Criminal Law - Identity Fraud - Artificial Intelligence and Deepfake Representations
Introduced by Katie Hester, District 9
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Prohibiting a person from utilizing certain personal identifying information or engaging in certain conduct in order to cause physical injury, serious emotional distress, or economic damages; prohibiting a person from using certain artificial intelligence or certain deepfake representations for certain purposes; providing penalties of 5 years of imprisonment and a fine of up $10,000 or both where one victim is involved, and for two or more victims the term of imprisonment is up to 10 years and the fine is up to $15,000 or both; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 445
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 10, 2026
132
Yes
0
No
9
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Not Voting |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 1/22 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments {493123/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
Referred Judiciary
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Judiciary
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (132-0)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 445
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