The bill, H.B. No. 3133, aims to address the issue of explicit deep fake material on social media platforms by establishing a framework for user reports and the subsequent handling of such content. It introduces new definitions for "deep fake generator," "deep fake material," and "explicit deep fake material," clarifying the nature of the content that the legislation seeks to regulate. The bill mandates that social media platforms provide a complaint system that allows users to report explicit deep fake material, alongside illegal content. Additionally, it requires platforms to remove reported explicit deep fake content within 48 hours and to keep users informed about the status of their complaints.

Furthermore, the bill outlines a detailed process for investigating reports of explicit deep fake material, requiring platforms to complete investigations within 30 days, with a possible extension to 60 days under certain circumstances. It also stipulates that if a platform determines that the reported material is indeed explicit deep fake content, it must implement measures to prevent the same material from being reposted. The bill includes provisions that exempt platforms from notifying users in specific situations, such as when content is removed due to a complaint about explicit deep fake material. The legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Commerce Code 21.16, Commerce Code 120.102, Commerce Code 120.103 (Commerce Code 21, Commerce Code 120)