WV Fabricated Intimate Images Law

West Virginia Nonconsensual Intimate Images Law incl. AI Fabricated Images (WV Code § 61-8-28a)
West Virginia · WV Code § 61-8-28a; WV Code § 55-20

Status
In effect
Applies to
Anyone who discloses or threatens to disclose such images with harmful intent
Enforced by
West Virginia state prosecutors; private plaintiffs (civil act)

West Virginia's intimate-images law explicitly covers AI-generated 'fabricated intimate images' — images created with AI or computer technology depicting someone's intimate parts. Disclosure or threats to disclose with intent to harass or coerce is a misdemeanor (first offense) and felony for repeats, with civil remedies under a separate uniform act.

Who is protected: Identifiable individuals depicted in real or AI-fabricated intimate images

Legal detail

WV Code § 61-8-28a defines 'fabricated intimate image' (AI/computer-generated); misdemeanor first offense (up to 1 year, $1,000–$5,000), felony for repeats; civil remedies under WV Code § 55-20 (Uniform Civil Remedies for Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images Act).

Key facts

JurisdictionWest Virginia
LevelState
StrengthLimited
CitationWV Code § 61-8-28a; WV Code § 55-20
Private right of actionYes, individuals can sue
PenaltiesMisdemeanor up to 1 year/$1,000–$5,000 (first); felony (repeats); civil damages
Topicsnon-consensual intimate imagery · deepfakes · AI-generated images
StatuteWest Virginia Code § 61-8-28A — WV Legislature

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