STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS30859 / H0391
This legislation makes it a misdemeanor to disclose explicit synthetic media with the intent to annoy, terrify,
threaten, intimidate, harass, offend, humiliate, or degrade. It also makes it a misdemeanor to threaten to disclose
explicit synthetic media for the purpose of obtaining a thing of value. A second offense committed within five
years of a first offense is a felony. The purpose of this legislation is to address the recent rise in malicious actors
using AI technology to create "deep fakes" of victims for the purpose of harassment or sexual extortion.
FISCAL NOTE
This bill will have no discernible impact on the state general fund, any other state fund, or local funds. The
additional costs for law enforcement agencies, the courts, and local jails to handle this new misdemeanor crime
will be negligible.
Contact:
Representative Julianne Young
(208) 332-1000
Representative Bruce D. Skaug
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 01/11/2024, 3:00 PM