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House Bill No. 5312 — CT, US
House Bill No. 5312 is an AI governance speech from CT, currently enacted. The bill expands civil enforcement against deepfake digital sexual assault, including AI-generated content and platform liability [2]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-05-07.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- enacted
- Bill status
- passed senate
- Authority / governing body
- Connecticut Attorney General
- Chamber
- house
- Document type
- speech
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| user | Refrain from the unlawful dissemination of synthetically created intimate images. | Upon bill's enactment | — |
| user | Refrain from using AI to create deepfake pornography that resembles another person's likeness. | Upon bill's enactment | — |
| platform | Protect against abuse and promptly mitigate harm caused by synthetically created intimate images disseminated on their platforms. | Upon bill's enactment | — |
| platform | Refrain from disseminating illegal content, including AI-generated child pornography. | Upon bill's enactment | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Enforcement actions have been filed against named organizations under this or analogous rules.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- general_counsel Review the newly enacted legislation (HB 5312) to understand new civil liabilities and private rights of action for deepfake digital sexual assault. (Upon bill's enactment)
- product_manager Assess current platform content moderation policies and technical capabilities for detecting and removing synthetically created intimate images and AI-generated child pornography. (Upon bill's enactment)
- compliance_officer Implement updated policies and training for content moderation teams to ensure prompt mitigation of harm from illegal AI-generated content. (Upon bill's enactment)
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- critical
- Procurement categories
- content_moderation, security_tooling
Vendors offering content moderation or security solutions must demonstrate robust capabilities for detecting and mitigating AI-generated illegal content, including deepfakes and child pornography, to help platforms comply with new civil enforcement mechanisms and avoid liability.
Sample vendor questions
- How does your solution detect synthetically created intimate images or AI-generated child pornography?
- What processes do you have in place for prompt removal and reporting of such content?
- Can your tools help us identify and mitigate the spread of deepfake sexual assault content on our platform?
- What are your liability terms regarding the handling of illegal AI-generated content?
- Do you provide audit trails or evidence collection capabilities for enforcement actions related to this type of content?
Intelligence briefs (1)
Connecticut Bill Expands Civil Enforcement for AI Deepfake Sexual Assault
The bill expands civil enforcement against deepfake digital sexual assault, including AI-generated content and platform liability [2].
This development expands legal exposure for platforms hosting user-generated AI content, signaling increased regulatory scrutiny of generative AI misuse.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is House Bill No. 5312?
- Connecticut's Attorney General has praised the final passage of House Bill No. 5312, which creates new civil enforcement mechanisms to combat deepfake digital sexual assault [1]. This legislation empowers the Office of the Attorney General to pursue civil injunctions and penalties against platforms disseminating illegal content, including AI-generated child pornography [2]. The bill also establishes a private right of action for victims. Primary source →
- Why does House Bill No. 5312 matter?
- This development expands legal exposure for platforms hosting user-generated AI content, signaling increased regulatory scrutiny of generative AI misuse. Primary source →
- Who does House Bill No. 5312 affect?
- Organizations operating platforms that host user-generated content, particularly those where synthetically created intimate images or AI-generated child pornography could be disseminated, are within scope. This primarily affects technology companies, social media platforms, content sharing services, and other online intermediaries with operations or users in Connecticut. The legislation broadens the potential for civil action by both the state Attorney General and individual victims. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for House Bill No. 5312?
- No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment Primary source →
- What is the current status of House Bill No. 5312?
- As of the last published update, House Bill No. 5312 is at the "enacted" stage, with bill status "passed senate". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for House Bill No. 5312?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://portal.ct.gov/ag/press-releases/2026-press-releases/legislation-strengthening-enforcement-against-deepfake-digital-sexual-assault. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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