If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes regarding criminal impersonation by adding a new provision that specifically addresses the use of computer-generated voice recordings, images, or videos of another person with the intent to defraud. The current law, which defines criminal impersonation, would be updated to include this new form of impersonation as a class 5 felony, while existing forms of impersonation would remain classified as a class 6 felony. The bill also clarifies that actions such as comedy, parody, or artistic expression that are clearly recognizable as digitally manipulated do not constitute fraud.

Additionally, the bill introduces a definition for "defraud," specifying it as making a false representation or material omission to deceive another person for personal gain. The language of the current statute would be modified to incorporate these changes, including the removal of certain outdated provisions and the reclassification of penalties for different types of impersonation. Overall, the bill aims to modernize the legal framework surrounding impersonation in the context of emerging technologies.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-2006
Senate Engrossed Version: 13-2006
House Engrossed Version: 13-2006
Chaptered Version: 13-2006