South Dakota lawmakers push bill criminalizing deepfakes nearer to governor’s desk

By: John Hult

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: March 4, 2026

Words: 716

Last Updated: 6 days, 23 hours ago

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PIERRE — A bill from South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley to criminalize the creation or sharing of deepfakes was amended this week to more clearly define what constitutes nudity before it reaches Gov. Larry Rhoden’s desk.

The amendment, added on the floor of the House of Representatives, came in response to concerns about unintended consequences.

Senate Bill 41 creates a class of felony crime for the creation or distribution of images digitally altered …

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