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LC 1066

Criminalize disclosure of certain explicit AI-generated media

2025 Regular Session

Montana bill criminalizes creating and sharing explicit AI-generated imagery to prevent non-consensual deepfake pornography and digital sexual abuse.

(LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
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Bill Summary · LC 1066

Legislative bill overview

LC 1066 would make it illegal to distribute, possess, or create explicit AI-generated sexual imagery without consent of any real persons depicted or implicated in the content. The bill establishes criminal penalties for non-consensual deepfake pornography, addressing a growing technology-enabled harm.

Why is this important

AI-generated explicit content can be created and weaponized against individuals—particularly women—without their knowledge or consent, causing reputational, emotional, and psychological damage. This bill represents an attempt to create legal recourse in Montana for victims of this emerging form of abuse, similar to laws already enacted in several other states.

Potential points of contention

  • Free speech concerns: Critics may argue the bill could restrict constitutionally protected speech or be overly broad in defining what counts as "explicit" or "implicated"
  • Definitional challenges: Determining what qualifies as AI-generated versus manipulated authentic media, and what "consent" means in practical enforcement, presents significant ambiguity
  • Technical enforcement burden: Law enforcement may lack resources or expertise to distinguish AI-generated content, investigate cases, or prosecute offenders effectively
  • Exceptions and scope: Questions about whether the bill adequately protects satirical, educational, or newsworthy uses while targeting abusive applications

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

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