Senate Bill 815 aims to address the issue of synthetic digital representations, commonly known as deepfakes, by establishing new criminal penalties for their creation and distribution. The bill defines a synthetic digital representation as a visual or audio representation that has been generated or manipulated using technology, features an individual's recognizable personal characteristic, appears authentic to a reasonable observer, and was created without the individual's consent. Under this legislation, creating and distributing such representations with the intent to coerce, harass, or intimidate is classified as a Class A misdemeanor, while doing so for monetary gain with intent to defraud is classified as a Class I felony. Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes to include references to the new section on synthetic digital representations. Specifically, it adds 942.085 to the definition of racketeering activity and to the list of prohibited conduct under the relevant statutes. The penalties for a Class A misdemeanor include fines of up to $10,000 or imprisonment for up to nine months, while a Class I felony carries penalties of up to $10,000 in fines or imprisonment for up to three years and six months. The bill also outlines exceptions for certain individuals and entities, such as technology providers and those who notify viewers that the content is generated by AI.