United States of America: Bill establishing civil liability for non-consensual digitised sexually explicit material (Deepfake Pornography/AB 621)
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Bill establishing civil liability for non-consensual digitised sexually explicit material (Deepfake Pornography/AB 621) enters into force
On 1 January 2026, Assembly Bill 621 on Deepfake Pornography enters into force in accordance with the standard California legislative calendar for non-urgency statutes. The Act, codified under Chapter 673 of the Statutes of 2025, amends Section 1708…
SourceBill establishing civil liability for non-consensual digitised sexually explicit material (Deepfake Pornography/AB 621) was signed by Governor of California
On 13 October 2025, the Bill establishing civil liability for non-consensual digitised sexually explicit material (Deepfake Pornography/AB 621) was signed into law by the Governor and chaptered by the Secretary of State as Chapter 673 of the Statute…
SourceBill establishing civil liability for non-consensual digitised sexually explicit material (Deepfake Pornography/AB 621) was adopted by California Legislature
On 10 September 2025, the Bill establishing civil liability for non-consensual digitised sexually explicit material (Deepfake Pornography/AB 621) was adopted by the California Legislature following Assembly concurrence in Senate amendments and trans…
SourceBill establishing civil liability for non-consensual digitised sexually explicit material (Deepfake Pornography/AB 621) was introduced in the California Legislature
On 13 February 2025, Assembly Bill 621 on Deepfake Pornography was introduced in the California Legislature during the 2025–2026 Regular Session, seeking to amend Section 1708.86 of the Civil Code relating to the internet. The bill establishes a civ…
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