HomeLegal DirectoryMissouri Taylor Swift Act (SB 1117)

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Establishes Provisions Relating to the Civil and Criminal Liability of Disclosure of Intimate Digital Depictions

Missouri · SB 1117, 103rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session (2026)

Would establish civil and criminal liability for creating or sharing nonconsensual intimate digital depictions, including AI-generated deepfakes. Known informally as the 'Taylor Swift Act' following the 2024 viral spread of AI-generated intimate images of the artist. Felony charges apply for first offenses, with enhanced penalties when the depicted person is a minor.

Technical detail

Creates Class E felony for nonconsensual disclosure/threatened disclosure of intimate digital depictions; separate civil cause of action for non-sexual depictions of minors without guardian consent; Senate companion to HB 1887.

Who is protected: Adults and minors depicted without consent in nonconsensual intimate digital imagery

Who must comply: Individuals who create, share, or threaten to share nonconsensual intimate digital depictions

Key facts

JurisdictionMissouri
LevelState
StatusExpired
Protection strengthUnknown
CitationSB 1117, 103rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session (2026)
Enforced byMissouri state courts
Private right of actionYes — individuals can sue
PenaltiesClass E felony (first offense); enhanced penalties for minors; civil damages
Topicsnon-consensual intimate imagery · deepfakes · AI-generated images · children's online safety
Last verified2026-06-12
Official sourceSB 1117 - Bill Information - Missouri Senate ↗

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