Connecticut has passed House Bill No. 5312, which establishes new civil enforcement powers for the Attorney General's office and a private right of action for victims against the unlawful dissemination of synthetically created intimate images, including deepfake digital sexual assault and AI-generated child pornography. The legislation aims to hold both individual abusers and 'bad actor platforms' accountable by allowing for civil injunctions, penalties, and victim-initiated lawsuits.
Action required
Companies operating platforms that could host or disseminate user-generated content must review and update their content moderation policies, terms of service, and technical safeguards to prevent the unlawful dissemination of synthetically created intimate images and AI-generated child pornography, and to ensure robust mechanisms for prompt harm mitigation.
Binding status
advisory
Governing body
Connecticut Attorney General
Direction
restrictive
Innovation impact
constraining
Enforcement details
Agency
Office of the Attorney General
Compliance requirements
Prohibited practices
- unlawful dissemination of synthetically created intimate images
- dissemination of AI-generated child pornography
- failure by platforms to protect against abuse and promptly mitigate harm caused by illegal content
AI technologies
Affected industries
Affected roles
Cross-references
Cites laws
House Bill No. 5312, An Act Establishing a Civil Action for the Office of the Attorney General and a Private Right of Action for Victims of Unlawful Dissemination of a Synthetically Created Intimate Images
"This legislation creates serious new financial and legal consequences for those who fail to protect against abuse and promptly mitigate harm. My office is prepared to use the full weight of our law enforcement authority to hold abusers and their facilitators fully accountable."
Enriched 2026-05-21
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