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HB 663

Civil Actions - Sexual Deepfake Representations and Revenge Porn

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Nick Allen and 2 co-sponsors

HB 663 establishes civil liability for creating, distributing, or possessing non-consensual sexual deepfakes and revenge porn, allowing victims to sue for damages.

Hearing 2/19 at 11:00 a.m.
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Bill Summary · HB 663

Legislative bill overview

HB 663 creates civil liability for individuals who create, distribute, or possess non-consensual sexual deepfake images or revenge porn (intimate images shared without consent). The bill allows victims to sue for damages and establishes legal remedies for this form of image-based sexual abuse.

Why is this important

Non-consensual intimate imagery—whether authentic or AI-generated—causes documented psychological harm and can facilitate harassment, extortion, and reputational damage. This bill addresses a growing problem as deepfake technology becomes more accessible, while also codifying protections for revenge porn that may have previously lacked clear civil remedies in Maryland law.

Potential points of contention

  • Free speech boundaries: Defining the line between protected expression and actionable harm, particularly regarding AI-generated images versus authentic photos, and satire versus malicious intent
  • Technical feasibility: Challenges in proving creation, distribution, or possession of digital content, and questions about platform liability versus individual responsibility
  • Damages and remedies: Determining appropriate monetary damages, injunctive relief mechanisms, and whether civil suits adequately address the harm or if criminal penalties should accompany this legislation

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

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