Conference committee approves amended ban on certain realistic AI-generated digital imitations
Apr 28, 2026
HB 2137 (Senate Draft 2) was amended in conference: the committee agreed to remove a portion of Section 2 (page eight), and approved language prohibiting certain harmful uses of realistic AI-generated digital imitations while establishing exemptions and civil remedies; the bill was described as effective upon approval.
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Conference committee members said they had worked on agreed language for HB 2137 (AI bill) and were operating from the Senate Draft 2. Sponsors described the measure as prohibiting certain harmful uses of realistic digital imitations generated by AI, creating exemptions, and providing civil causes of action and remedies for individuals injured by unauthorized AI-generated realistic digital imitations.
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