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Federal Legislation
Federal Deepfake Laws
TAKE IT DOWN Act
EnactedS. 146
First federal law criminalizing non-consensual intimate imagery including AI-generated deepfakes. Requires platforms to remove content within 48 hours. Criminal penalties up to 2 years (adults) / 3 years (minors). Does not preempt state law.
Signed
2025-05-19
Enforcement
Federal Trade Commission
Platform Deadline
2026-05-19
Type
criminal
DEFIANCE Act (S. 1837 / H.R. 3562)
Passed Senate2026-01-13
Federal civil cause of action for deepfake victims. Up to $150,000 statutory damages ($250,000 if linked to assault/stalking). Passed Senate unanimously Jan. 13, 2026. Awaiting House Judiciary Committee markup.
Type
civil
Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act (H.R. 1941)
In CommitteeWould create both criminal penalties and civil right of action for deepfake intimate imagery. 55+ co-sponsors in prior session.
Type
both
NO FAKES Act (H.R. 2794 / S. 1367)
In CommitteeBroader voice/likeness protection creating federal digital replication right. Not NCII-specific but relevant.
Type
civil