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Relating to the unlawful production or distribution of sexually explicit media using deep fake technology. Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor · Jun 22, 2025
In plain language Makes it unlawful to produce or distribute sexually explicit media created using deep fake technology. The law targets synthetic media depicting real individuals without their consent.
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Legislative history 52 actions · newest first Jun 22, 2025 — Vetoed by the Governor May 31, 2025 — Sent to the Governor May 31, 2025 Senate Signed in the Senate May 30, 2025 House Signed in the House May 29, 2025 House Reported enrolled May 28, 2025 Senate House concurs in Senate amendment(s)-reported Show all 52 actions
Progress Introduced Nov 12, 2024 Filed in a chamber; hasn't passed it yet. Engrossed Passed the chamber where it was introduced. Enrolled Passed both chambers in the same form and sent to the governor or president. Vetoed Jun 22, 2025 Vetoed by the governor or president and not overridden.
Sponsors Rep. Mary Gonzalez (D) Prime sponsor
Rep. Keith Bell (R), Rep. Richard Hayes (R), Rep. Suleman Lalani (D), Rep. Jared Patterson (R), Sen. Joan Huffman (R), Sen. Cesar Blanco (D), Sen. Juan Hinojosa (D), Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D)
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