HB 9449

House·20th Congress·Filed May 26, 2026

An Act Regulating the Malicious Use of Synthetic Media and Deepfakes, Providing Civil Remedies and Criminal Penalties Therefor, Establishing Content-Neutral Platform Obligations, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The Anti‑Deepfake and Synthetic Media Regulation Act aims to stop the intentional creation and spread of fake audio, video, or images that are used to deceive, defraud, defame, harass, sexually exploit, or manipulate elections, while protecting lawful speech such as satire and political commentary.

Information and Communications TechnologyConsumer ProtectionJustice and Judiciary

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Author · Representative

Karen Hope F. GarciaReceipts →

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HB09449 · Sources: BatasWatch