SB571Virginia2025 sessionIntroduced
Synthetic media; expands applicability of provisions related to defamation, etc., penalty.
Deepfakes & synthetic mediaLiability & private right of actionCriminal justice & policingStudies, task forces & definitions
Plain-language summary
Expands Virginia's defamation, slander, and libel laws to cover synthetic media, and makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor to create or use deceptive audio or visual media, including deepfakes, to commit fraud. Creates a rebuttable presumption of fraudulent intent when such media is used in a fraud scheme and lets depicted individuals sue for damages. Directs the Attorney General to convene a work group on deepfake enforcement.
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History
Jan 10, 2024
SPrefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24105058D
Jan 10, 2024
SReferred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Feb 2, 2024
SImpact statement from DPB (SB571)
Feb 12, 2024
SSenate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 12, 2024
SContinued to 2025 in Courts of Justice (14-Y 0-N)
Nov 19, 2024
SLeft in Courts of Justice
Progress
IntroducedJan 10, 2024
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
AE
Sen. Adam Ebbin (D)Prime sponsor
JB
Sen. Jennifer Boysko (D)
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