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Protection Against Non-Consensual Intimate Digital Forgeries

This law creates new rights for individuals whose intimate images or videos have been digitally altered or created without their consent. It allows victims to seek damages in court and order the removal of such content, aiming to protect citizens' privacy and dignity online.
Key points
Individuals can sue those who create, possess with intent to disclose, disclose, or solicit intimate digital forgeries without consent.
Victims may recover damages ranging from $150,000 to $250,000 or actual losses, and obtain orders to delete content.
Courts can allow plaintiffs to use pseudonyms to protect their privacy during legal proceedings.
The act does not limit existing state or tribal laws that offer similar or greater protection.
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Status: Passed Senate
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1837
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
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_S_1837.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Individuals can sue those who create, possess with intent to disclose, disclose, or solicit intimate digital forgeries without consent.
  • Victims may recover damages ranging from $150,000 to $250,000 or actual losses, and obtain orders to delete content.
  • Courts can allow plaintiffs to use pseudonyms to protect their privacy during legal proceedings.
  • The act does not limit existing state or tribal laws that offer similar or greater protection.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Passed Senate.

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 Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S143-147; text: CR S145-146)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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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