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Protection Against Non-Consensual Intimate Digital Forgeries (Deepfakes)

This new law aims to protect citizens from harm caused by the creation and distribution of fake, intimate digital images (deepfakes) without their consent. It allows affected individuals to seek legal recourse, including compensation and orders to remove harmful content. The act seeks to enhance online safety and privacy.
Key points
The act allows individuals to sue those who create, possess with intent to disclose, disclose, or solicit and receive non-consensual intimate digital forgeries.
Victims can seek damages up to $150,000, or up to $250,000 if the conduct is linked to harassment or sexual assault, and obtain orders to delete or cease displaying content.
Courts can protect victims' privacy by allowing pseudonyms and redacting personal information in public filings.
The statute of limitations for filing a claim is 10 years from the discovery of the violation or reaching 18 years of age.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3562
Sponsor: Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14]
Process start date: 2025-05-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DEFIANCE Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3562.

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 2025-05-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The act allows individuals to sue those who create, possess with intent to disclose, disclose, or solicit and receive non-consensual intimate digital forgeries.
  • Victims can seek damages up to $150,000, or up to $250,000 if the conduct is linked to harassment or sexual assault, and obtain orders to delete or cease displaying content.
  • Courts can protect victims' privacy by allowing pseudonyms and redacting personal information in public filings.
  • The statute of limitations for filing a claim is 10 years from the discovery of the violation or reaching 18 years of age.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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