California Non-Consensual Deepfake Pornography (SB 926)
In effect since
Overview
Criminalizes creation and distribution of realistic deepfake intimate images without consent, if the creator or distributor knew or should have known it would cause serious emotional distress. Applies to AI-generated content.
This is an AI-specific state law.
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Who this applies to
This regulation applies to both companies that build AI products and companies that use AI tools from other vendors.
AI categories covered
- Consumer-facing AI
- General purpose AI
Specific AI use cases:
- Content generation
What this requires you to do
prohibited practices
prohibited practices. Review this obligation in the source text.
Enforcement and penalties
Criminal penalties including fines. Civil damages available to victims via private right of action.
Legislative history
How this law got here
- effective
Takes effect
- signed
Signed by Governor Newsom
Source
Read the full text
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB926
Last verified: April 9, 2026
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