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Digital forgery offense (Act 35 of 2025)

Creates the crime of digital forgery for creating or spreading AI-generated or otherwise forged digital likenesses of a person with intent to defraud or injure.

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Act No. 35 of 2025, approved by the GovernorJul 7, 20251 year ago

Body
Pennsylvania General Assembly
Session
2025-2026
Introduced
Apr 29, 2025
Votes
Senate 50-0, House 199-3
Sponsors
R (Republican)Republican
DeepfakesAI
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Timeline

  1. Jul 7, 2025 1 year ago

    Approved by the Governor, Act No. 35 of 2025

  2. Jun 26, 2025 1 year ago

    Passed House 199-3

  3. Jun 10, 2025 1 year ago

    Passed Senate 50-0

  4. Apr 29, 2025 1 year ago

    Referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsors

  • R (Republican)Tracy Pennycuick