Iowa Nonconsensual Synthetic Intimate Content (HF 2240)
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Overview
Criminal penalties for distributing nonconsensual synthetic intimate content including AI-generated deepfakes.
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
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 per Iowa criminal code.
Source
Read the full text
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/billTracking/billHistory?billName=HF2240&ga=90
Last verified: April 9, 2026
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