Virginia · HB2124 · 2025 session
Synthetic digital content; definition, penalty, report, effective clause.
EnactedActs of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0398) · Mar 24, 2025
In plain language
Makes it a distinct Class 1 misdemeanor to use synthetic digital content to commit fraud-related crimes in Virginia, allows the person depicted to sue for damages, and directs the Attorney General to convene a work group studying enforcement of laws addressing deepfakes and synthetic content used in fraud.
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Legislative history
30 actions · newest first- Mar 24, 2025—Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0398)
- Mar 24, 2025—Approved by Governor-Chapter 398 (Effective - see bill )
- Mar 3, 2025—Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Mar 3, 2025HouseEnrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 3, 2025
- Feb 22, 2025SenateSigned by President
- Feb 19, 2025HouseSigned by Speaker