Oklahoma has officially enacted one of the nation’s first laws explicitly prohibiting the nonconsensual dissemination of sexually explicit images created using artificial intelligence (AI). Governor Kevin Stitt recently signed House Bill 1364 into law, marking a significant step toward addressing privacy violations in the AI era.
The measure, authored by Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, and Sen. Jerry Alvord, R-Wilson, expands the state’s existing revenge porn statute to include “artificially generated sexual depictions”—images that appear authentic but are digitally fabricated using AI or photo editing software. The law takes effect on November 1, 2025.
“Artificial intelligence should never be used as a weapon to exploit or humiliate someone,” Hasenbeck said. “By closing this loophole, we’re protecting Oklahomans from a deeply harmful and invasive form of abuse.”
Under HB1364, it is a crime to knowingly or recklessly disseminate AI-generated sexually explicit images of another person without their consent and with the intent to cause harm. Offenders face a misdemeanor charge punishable by up to one year in jail or a $1,000 fine. If the act involves financial gain or repeated offenses, the penalty escalates to a felony with prison terms up to ten years. Repeat offenders must also register as sex offenders under Oklahoma law.
The legislation defines “artificial intelligence” as machine-based systems that can perceive and model environments, generate content, and influence real or virtual settings. The law further clarifies “artificially generated sexual depiction” as any image that appears to realistically portray someone nude or engaged in sexual acts that did not occur in reality, created primarily through technical means rather than impersonation.
“This legislation recognizes that digitally fabricated content, although not real, can still cause very real harm to individuals,” said Alvord. “It ensures our laws reflect the rapidly evolving capabilities of AI.”
HB1364 provides exceptions for lawful uses such as criminal investigations, journalism, and public or commercial exposure, and protects internet platforms and telecom providers from liability for user-generated content.
Oklahoma’s law stands out amid growing national concern over deepfake technology and the abuse of generative AI in creating sexually explicit content. Lawmakers in several other states have introduced similar bills, but HB1364 is among the most comprehensive to date.
Hasenbeck, who previously expanded Oklahoma’s child pornography laws to include AI-generated depictions of minors, said she hopes HB1364 sets a national example. “As technology evolves, so must our laws,” she said.
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