Bill > S05583

This bill establishes the crime of "aggravated harassment by means of electronic or digital communication," which applies when someone intentionally produces, distributes, publishes, or broadcasts material containing a digitally altered image (known as a "deep fake") that depicts a pornographic or violent act without the individual's explicit permission. The bill also amends the Civil Rights Law to provide a private right of action for the unlawful dissemination or publication of deep fakes and other intimate images. The bill aims to address the growing issue of non-consensual and harmful digital manipulation of individuals' images.