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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

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  1. Mar 24, 2025—Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0398)
  2. Mar 24, 2025—Approved by Governor-Chapter 398 (Effective - see bill )
  3. Mar 3, 2025—Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
  4. Mar 3, 2025HouseEnrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 3, 2025
  5. Feb 22, 2025SenateSigned by President
  6. Feb 19, 2025HouseSigned by Speaker