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WAWashingtonWashingtonLawLawHB 1205

Forged digital likeness crime

Makes it a crime to knowingly distribute a forged digital likeness of a real person with intent to defraud, harass, threaten or intimidate.

Where it stands

In forceIntroducedCommitteeFloorLawIn force

Governor signed; Chapter 51, 2025 LawsApr 16, 20251 year ago

Body
Washington State Legislature
Session
2025-2026
Introduced
Jan 13, 2025
In effect since
Jul 27, 20251 year ago
Votes
House 90-7, Senate 43-6
Sponsors
D (Democrat)Democrat
DeepfakesAI
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Timeline

  1. Jul 27, 2025 1 year ago

    Effective date

  2. Apr 16, 2025 1 year ago

    Governor signed; Chapter 51, 2025 Laws

  3. Apr 4, 2025 1 year ago

    Passed Senate 43-6

  4. Mar 4, 2025 1 year ago

    Passed House 90-7

  5. Jan 13, 2025 1 year ago

    First reading in the House

Sponsors

  • D (Democrat)Cindy Ryu