The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5312, aims to establish a civil action for individuals harmed by the unlawful dissemination of synthetically created intimate images, as defined under section 53a-189d of the general statutes. Under this bill, individuals can file a civil lawsuit in the Superior Court to seek injunctions against further violations, recover costs including attorney's fees, and claim both economic and noneconomic damages, such as emotional distress and punitive damages. The bill also allows for the protection of the identity of the person initiating the action and clarifies that it does not limit any other civil remedies available by law. Additionally, it permits individuals to sue providers of interactive computer services if they continue to disseminate unlawful content despite knowing or having reason to know of its illegality.

Furthermore, the bill empowers the Attorney General to bring actions on behalf of the state against violators of section 53a-189d, allowing for civil penalties of up to fifty thousand dollars per day against service providers who fail to remove unlawful content. This includes cases involving synthetically created images depicting individuals under the age of eighteen. The Attorney General's authority to pursue these actions does not restrict individuals from seeking private remedies under the new provisions or other applicable laws. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.