Civil procedure: civil actions; cause of action for media that falsely depicts an individual engaging in sexual conduct; provide for. Creates new act.
Impact
By enacting this bill, Michigan law will see significant changes specifically around individuals' rights to privacy and control over their image. The bill provides specific definitions for deep fakes and establishes clear legal actions that can be taken against individuals who create or disseminate such images without consent. This move is expected to bolster protections against forms of online harassment and exploitation, ensuring that victims have avenues for redress through civil actions, specifically in cases where financial or reputational harm is evident.
Summary
House Bill 4047, referred to as the 'Protection from Intimate Deep Fakes Act,' aims to address the growing concerns surrounding deep fakes, particularly those that depict individuals in compromising situations without their consent. This bill imposes civil liabilities and establishes criminal penalties for the nonconsensual creation or dissemination of deep fake sexual images, thereby aiming to provide legal remedies for those affected. The objective is to protect individuals from emotional, reputational, and economic harm resulting from the unauthorized use of their likeness in deep fakes.
Sentiment
The sentiment around HB 4047 appears to be generally supportive among those advocating for privacy rights and combating online harassment. Many stakeholders recognize the need for clear laws to combat the misuse of technology in creating deep fakes that harm individuals. However, there may be concerns regarding the implications of defining what constitutes a deep fake and the penalties involved, particularly regarding the burden of proof in determining intent and harm caused.
Contention
Despite the overall support for the bill, there are notable points of contention. Critics might argue that the definitions provided within the bill could be too broad, potentially limiting legitimate expressions such as parody or artistic representations. Additionally, the balance between protecting individuals' rights and the implications for digital creators and freedom of expression could become a focal point of debate as the law is implemented.
Civil procedure: civil actions; action for medical monitoring for individuals exposed to a proven toxic substance; provide for. Amends secs. 20126 & 20140 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.20126 & 324.20140) & adds sec. 20136.
Civil procedure: civil actions; action for medical monitoring for individuals exposed to a proven toxic substance; provide for. Amends secs. 20126 & 20140 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.20126 & 324.20140) & adds sec. 20136.
Civil procedure: statute of limitations; civil actions for criminal sexual conduct; modify period of limitations. Amends sec. 5805 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5805). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4484'23, HB 4482'23
Civil procedure: statute of limitations; civil actions for criminal sexual conduct; modify period of limitations. Amends sec. 5805 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5805). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1189'24, SB 1187'24
Civil procedure: other; civil actions for criminal sexual conduct; provide exception to notice requirements for actions filed in the court of claims. Amends sec. 6431 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.6431). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4482'23
Civil procedure: other; civil actions for criminal sexual conduct; provide exception to notice requirements for actions filed in the court of claims. Amends sec. 6431 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.6431). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1187'24
Cause of action for nonconsensual dissemination of deep fake sexual images established, crime of using deep fake technology to influence an election established, and crime for nonconsensual dissemination of deep fake sexual images established.