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HB 5312

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CIVIL ACTION FOR THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION FOR VICTIMS OF UNLAWFUL DISSEMINATION OF A SYNTHETICALLY CREATED INTIMATE IMAGE.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Seth Bronko and 25 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill enables victims and the attorney general to sue those who create and share non-consensual deepfake intimate images, providing civil remedies for this growing harassment form.

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Bill Summary · HB 5312

Legislative bill overview

HB 5312 creates legal pathways to sue over non-consensual deepfake intimate images by establishing both a state attorney general civil action and a private right of action for victims. The bill specifically targets synthetically created intimate images shared without consent, allowing both government enforcement and individual lawsuits seeking damages.

Why is this important

Non-consensual intimate imagery—particularly AI-generated deepfakes—represents a growing form of harassment and exploitation with serious psychological and social consequences for victims. This legislation provides concrete legal remedies and potential financial compensation where none currently exist in Connecticut, while also empowering the state to pursue perpetrators.

Potential points of contention

  • Free speech versus harm: Critics may argue the law risks restricting protected speech or creating liability for platforms that host such content, requiring careful definitional boundaries around what constitutes "unlawful dissemination"
  • Proof and enforcement challenges: Determining intent (malicious vs. negligent creation), identifying perpetrators online, and proving damages in image synthesis cases presents significant practical litigation obstacles
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's language around "synthetically created" images needs clarity—does it cover all AI-generated intimate content, manipulated photos, or only certain types, and what about borderline cases?

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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