SB2741: CRIM CD-DEEPFAKE-MINOR-SEXUAL

Legislative Summary

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of unlawful deepfake of a minor engaging in sexual activity. Provides that any person who, with knowledge that the material is a deepfake depicting a minor under 18 years of age, knowingly distributes, advertises, exhibits, exchanges with, promotes, or sells any material that depicts a minor engaging in sexual conduct or sexual penetration is guilty of a Class 1 felony. Provides that if the minor depicted is under 13 years of age, unlawful deepfake of a minor engaging in sexual activity is a Class X felony. Defines terms. Contains a severability provision.