SB413

Criminalize disclosure of certain explicit AI-generated media

Complete·5/12/25

Montana SB413 criminalizes the disclosure of explicit AI-generated media without consent.

Montana SB413 creates a crime for knowingly disclosing explicit synthetic media, also known as deepfakes, without consent. This includes depictions of sexual conduct or intimate body parts. Offenders face fines and imprisonment. Exemptions exist for disclosures made to report unlawful conduct, for legitimate scientific research or educational purposes, or in legal proceedings. The law applies to offenses committed after its effective date.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

99 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 14, 2025

9:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

Mar 27, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Finance and Claims Hearing

History

May 16, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

May 12, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

May 5, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Speaker