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SB 208

AN ACT PROHIBITING THE UNAUTHORIZED DISSEMINATION OF SYNTHETIC INTIMATE IMAGES OF ANOTHER PERSON.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Heather Somers

Connecticut bill criminalizes non-consensual distribution of AI-generated intimate images, filling legal gaps in protecting victims from synthetic exploitation and harassment.

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Bill Summary · SB 208

Legislative bill overview

SB 208 would make it illegal in Connecticut to distribute synthetic intimate images of another person without their consent. The bill creates criminal penalties for creating and sharing sexually explicit deepfakes or AI-generated nude images of identifiable individuals. This legislation addresses the emerging problem of non-consensual intimate imagery created through artificial intelligence technology.

Why is this important

Synthetic intimate images represent a growing form of harassment and exploitation, particularly affecting women and minors who may be targeted by bad actors using increasingly accessible AI tools. Victims currently have limited legal recourse in Connecticut, as existing revenge porn laws typically require that images be authentic rather than fabricated. This bill would provide a legal framework to prosecute offenders and deter the creation and distribution of such content.

Potential points of contention

  • Free speech concerns: Critics may argue the bill's scope could potentially restrict protected expression or parody, depending on how "synthetic intimate images" is legally defined and enforced
  • Definitional ambiguity: The distinction between harmful synthetic intimate images and other AI-generated content (art, satire, education) may be unclear, creating enforcement challenges
  • Proof and detection issues: Determining consent, identifying perpetrators, and proving an image is synthetic rather than authentic could create practical challenges for law enforcement and prosecutors

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

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