Virginia · HB697 · 2025 session
Synthetic media; use in furtherance of crimes involving fraud, etc., report.
EngrossedLeft in Courts of Justice · Nov 19, 2024
In plain language
Makes it a distinct Class 1 misdemeanor to use synthetic media to commit fraud-related crimes in Virginia, separate from the underlying offense, and lets a person depicted in such media sue for damages and attorney fees. Also directs the Attorney General to convene a work group to study enforcement of synthetic media and deepfake laws.
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Legislative history
19 actions · newest first- Nov 19, 2024SenateLeft in Courts of Justice
- Feb 19, 2024SenateContinued to 2025 in Courts of Justice (11-Y 2-N)
- Feb 9, 2024SenateReferred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Feb 9, 2024SenateConstitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
- Feb 8, 2024HouseVOTE: Block Vote Passage (98-Y 0-N)
- Feb 8, 2024HouseRead third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (98-Y 0-N)