ID Synthetic NCII Law

Idaho HB 575, 67th Leg., 2nd Reg. Sess. (2024), signed Mar. 19, 2024 (Sess. Laws ch. 105), effective July 1, 2024; adds Idaho Code § 18-6606. Offense: knowingly (a) disclosing explicit synthetic media knowing or reasonably should know the identifiable person did not consent and disclosure would cause substantial emotional distress; (b) disclosing with intent to annoy, terrify, threaten, intimidate, harass, offend, humiliate or degrade; or (c) possessing and threatening disclosure to obtain money or valuable consideration. 'Synthetic media' = image or video created or altered using technical means such as AI to realistically misrepresent an identifiable individual. Misdemeanor; felony (up to 10 years and/or $25,000) for a repeat within five years. Exemptions for law enforcement, reporting unlawful conduct, public-interest disclosures (not merely because a public figure is depicted), research/education and legal proceedings; interactive computer services exempt for third-party content absent intentional aiding and abetting.