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Illinois has enacted some of the strongest deepfake laws in the nation. Learn about 720 ILCS 5/11-23.7, 765 ILCS 1075 (HB 4875), BIPA, and federal law for victims.
Hawaii enacted a criminal deepfake NCII law in 2021 (HRS 711-1110.9, class C felony). Its 2024 election deepfake law was struck down in January 2026. A broad 2026 AI deepfake bill (HB 2137) awaits the governor's signature.
Indiana outlaws deepfake intimate images (IC 35-45-4-8, HEA 1047, eff. July 1, 2024), requires disclaimers on AI election ads (IC 3-9-8-5), and protects voice under IC 32-36-1.
Delaware criminalizes sexual deepfakes as a class G felony under 11 Del. C. § 1335(a)(9) and gives victims a civil right of action. Learn what is illegal, penalties, and federal protections.
Idaho criminalizes nonconsensual explicit deepfakes under Idaho Code § 18-6606 (2024) and regulates AI-generated synthetic media in elections under § 67-6628A. Learn penalties and your rights.
Florida criminalizes sexual deepfakes under § 836.13 (third-degree felony) and requires AI disclaimers in political ads under § 106.145. Here is what victims and creators need to know.
California has some of the most comprehensive deepfake laws in the US: Civ. Code § 1708.86 creates a civil action for intimate deepfakes; Penal Code § 647(j)(4) makes distribution a misdemeanor; and Civ. Code § 3344 covers AI voice cloning.
Alabama has two deepfake laws enacted in 2024: a criminal ban on AI election media (Ala. Code § 17-5-16.1) and AI-generated CSAM coverage. No adult NCII deepfake law yet.
Connecticut enacted its first deepfake-specific law in 2025, criminalizing AI-generated intimate images. Learn what is illegal, penalties, civil remedies, and how federal law fills remaining gaps.
Alaska has no enacted deepfake law as of mid-2026. HB 47 passed the House but remains pending in the Senate. Federal law fills key gaps. Learn what is and is not covered.
Colorado outlaws AI-generated intimate deepfakes (SB 25-288, eff. Aug. 6, 2025) and election deepfakes (HB 24-1147, eff. July 1, 2024). Learn the statutes, penalties, and victim rights.
Arizona criminalizes deepfake intimate images (ARS 13-1425), AI voice fraud (ARS 13-2006, Class 5 felony), and AI-generated child exploitation material. Election deepfakes carry civil liability under ARS 16-1023.