The bill aims to prohibit the knowing distribution of a forged digital likeness, which is defined as a visual representation or audio recording of an identifiable individual that has been digitally altered to misrepresent the individual’s appearance, speech, or conduct, and is likely to deceive a reasonable person into believing it is genuine. The bill amends existing laws, specifically RCW 9A.60.010 and RCW 9A.60.045, to include this new definition of "forged digital likeness" and establishes that knowingly distributing such a likeness with intent to defraud, harass, threaten, or intimidate another person constitutes criminal impersonation in the second degree.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the distribution of visual representations or audio recordings for cultural, historical, political, educational, or public interest purposes, including art, commentary, satire, and parody, is not prohibited under this law. It also protects certain entities, such as interactive computer services and telecommunications providers, from liability for content provided by others. The bill reinforces the legal framework surrounding impersonation and the misuse of digital likenesses while ensuring protections for legitimate uses of such content.