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HB 5598

AN ACT PROHIBITING THE CREATION AND DISSEMINATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-GENERATED PORNOGRAPHIC IMAGES OF A PERSON WITHOUT CONSENT.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Canino

Connecticut bill criminalizes creation and distribution of AI-generated sexually explicit images of real people without consent, addressing deepfake-based sexual abuse.

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Bill Summary · HB 5598

Legislative bill overview

HB 5598 would make it illegal in Connecticut to create or share sexually explicit deepfake images of real people without their consent. The bill specifically targets AI-generated pornographic content that depicts identifiable individuals, treating such creation and distribution as a criminal offense.

Why is this important

Nonconsensual intimate imagery—whether deepfakes or otherwise—causes documented psychological harm to victims and can facilitate harassment, blackmail, and reputational damage. This legislation addresses a growing technology-enabled harm that existing laws may not adequately cover, as traditional revenge porn statutes often require proof of original intimate content rather than AI-generated simulations.

Potential points of contention

  • Definitional challenges: How "pornographic" and "artificial intelligence-generated" are precisely defined could affect enforcement—overly broad definitions might capture satire or political commentary, while narrow ones might miss harmful variants
  • Free speech concerns: First Amendment advocates may argue the bill could chill protected speech, particularly regarding parody or political imagery, requiring careful judicial interpretation
  • Enforcement practicality: Proving intent, identifying perpetrators, and determining whether images are AI-generated versus manipulated real photos presents significant investigative and prosecutorial challenges
  • Scope limitations: The bill's applicability may be unclear regarding content created outside Connecticut or images of non-Connecticut residents

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

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