Law / United States / Maryland
SB 360 / Ch. 219 (2025), AI-Generated Deepfakes in Nonconsensual Intimate Imagery
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law §3-809
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In force since 1 July 2025.
An AI prohibited practices rule binding public and private bodies.
As of 6 September 2026.
What it requires
- Do not knowingly distribute a visual representation, including a computer-generated image indistinguishable from the depicted person, that shows another identifiable person with intimate parts exposed or engaged in sexual activity, with intent to harm, harass, intimidate, threaten, or coerce that person.
- Do not distribute such an image knowing, or with reckless disregard for whether, the depicted person did not consent, where that person had a reasonable expectation the image would remain private.
- A violation is a misdemeanor, and the depicted person may also bring a civil action for defamation per se or invasion of privacy.
If you get it wrong
Criminal exposureYes
Private right of actionYes
Criminal exposure note
Misdemeanor, punishable on conviction by imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000, or both.
What this law does
Drafted with AI from the cited sources under the direction of UnGovr staff. UnGovr holds editorial responsibility for this page.
Maryland's nonconsensual intimate imagery statute defines a prohibited visual representation to include a computer-generated image that is indistinguishable from the depicted person, reaching an AI-generated deepfake on the same terms as an unaltered photograph.
A person may not knowingly distribute such an image showing another identifiable person with intimate parts exposed or engaged in sexual activity, with intent to harm, harass, intimidate, threaten, or coerce, or with knowledge or reckless disregard that the person did not consent, where that person had a reasonable expectation the image would remain private. Violation is a misdemeanor, and the depicted person also has a civil cause of action for defamation per se or invasion of privacy.
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