SB41Introduced in the 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.
Introduced by Judiciary
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 S.J. 548
March 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Concurred in amendments · March 5, 2026
34
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
35 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Rohl | 1 | Yes |
| Steve Kolbeck | 2 | Yes |
| Carl Perry | 3 | Yes |
| Stephanie Sauder | 4 | Yes |
| Glen Vilhauer | 5 | Yes |
| Ernie Otten | 6 | Yes |
| Tim Reed | 7 | Yes |
| Casey Crabtree | 8 | Yes |
| Joy Hohn | 9 | Yes |
| Liz Larson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 13
Scheduled for hearing
Judiciary Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0. S.J. 1
Senate Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 0. S.J. 61
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 53
Scheduled for hearing
Judiciary Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 3. H.J. 31
House of Representatives Motion to amend, Passed H.J. 490 Amendment 41A
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 60, NAYS 6. H.J. 491
Senate Concurred in amendments, Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 478
Signed by the President S.J. 505
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 553
Delivered to the Governor on March 11, 2026 S.J. 520
Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 S.J. 548
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