The bill, H.B. No. 2551, amends Section 21.165 of the Penal Code to address the unlawful production or distribution of certain sexually explicit visual material. The heading of the section is updated to replace "VIDEOS" with "VISUAL MATERIAL." Additionally, the definitions within the section are revised to clarify that "deep fake visual material" refers to deceptive content that appears to depict a real person in actions that did not occur, and a new definition for "visual material" is introduced, referencing Section 43.26(b)(3) of the Penal Code.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that an offense is committed if a person knowingly produces or distributes deep fake visual material without the consent of the depicted individual, particularly if it shows the person's intimate parts or sexual conduct. The changes aim to enhance legal protections against the misuse of deep fake technology in sexually explicit contexts. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Penal Code 21.165 (Penal Code 21)