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New Law Criminalizes Deepfakes and Nonconsensual Sharing of Intimate Images Online.

This law establishes strict criminal penalties for knowingly publishing intimate images or videos without consent, specifically including content generated by artificial intelligence (deepfakes). It grants citizens the right to demand rapid removal of such material from major online platforms, which must act within 48 hours of a valid request. The goal is to protect individuals from psychological, financial, and reputational harm caused by nonconsensual sharing of private content.
Key points
Publishing nonconsensual intimate images (including deepfakes) is now a federal crime punishable by imprisonment and fines.
Online platforms (like social media sites) are required to remove reported nonconsensual content within a maximum of 48 hours.
The law clarifies that consent to create an image does not mean consent to publish it publicly.
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Print number: 118_HR_8989
Sponsor: Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]
Process start date: 2024-07-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

TAKE IT DOWN Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8989.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Publishing nonconsensual intimate images (including deepfakes) is now a federal crime punishable by imprisonment and fines.
  • Online platforms (like social media sites) are required to remove reported nonconsensual content within a maximum of 48 hours.
  • The law clarifies that consent to create an image does not mean consent to publish it publicly.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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