Senate Bill 33 aims to enhance legal protections against the unauthorized use of representations depicting nudity, specifically addressing the issue of deep fakes. The bill introduces new definitions and penalties under Wisconsin law, making it a Class I felony to post, publish, distribute, or exhibit a synthetic intimate representation—defined as a representation generated using technological means that utilizes an identifiable person's face, likeness, or other distinguishing characteristics—without the consent of the depicted individual, particularly when done with the intent to coerce, harass, or intimidate.
Additionally, the bill amends existing laws regarding private representations, which are sexually explicit images intended for private viewing. It establishes that reproducing such representations without the consent of the person depicted is also a Class A misdemeanor. This legislative change reflects a growing concern over the misuse of technology in creating and distributing non-consensual intimate images, thereby strengthening the legal framework to protect individuals from such violations.