Assembly Bill 855 introduces new legal provisions to address the creation and distribution of synthetic digital representations, commonly known as deepfakes. The bill establishes that creating and distributing such representations with the intent to coerce, harass, or intimidate an individual is classified as a Class A misdemeanor. If the intent is to defraud, coerce, or intimidate for monetary gain, it escalates to a Class I felony. A synthetic digital representation is defined as a visual or audio representation that has been manipulated using technology, features an individual's recognizable personal characteristics, appears authentic to a reasonable observer, and was created without the individual's consent.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes to include references to the new section on synthetic digital representations. Specifically, it adds the new section 942.085 to the list of activities considered racketeering and updates the provisions under 995.50 regarding prohibited conduct. The bill also outlines exceptions for certain parties, such as technology providers and those who notify viewers that the content is generated by AI, thereby providing some legal protections for these entities.