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Washington Fabricated Intimate Images (2024)

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Overview

Criminalizes creation and distribution of AI-generated intimate images without consent. Provides civil remedies for victims.

This is an AI-specific state law.

Washington AI regulation guide lists every tracked rule for this jurisdiction with timelines and obligation tallies.

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.

  • Consent required

    Obtain consent. Get explicit permission from individuals before collecting or using their data with AI.

    Obligation explainer: Consent

Enforcement and penalties

Criminal penalties plus civil damages via private right of action.

This regulation includes a private right of action, which means individuals can file lawsuits directly. This significantly increases litigation risk.

Legislative history

How this law got here

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Source

Read the full text

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1999&Year=2024

Last verified: April 9, 2026

Always verify current language and amendments at the official source.

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