Cause of Action For Dissemination of Certain Communications For Financial Exploitation

Sec. 100B.002. CAUSE OF ACTION FOR DISSEMINATION OF CERTAIN COMMUNICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION. (a) A person is liable for damages resulting from a knowing or intentional dissemination of artificially generated media or a phishing communication for the purpose of financial exploitation. (b) A court shall award a claimant who prevails in an action brought under this section: (1) actual damages, including damages for mental anguish and the defendant's profits attributable to the dissemination of the artificially generated media or phishing communication; and (2) court costs and reasonable attorney's fees incurred in bringing the action. (c) A court in which an action is brought under this section, on a motion of a claimant, may issue a temporary restraining order or a temporary or permanent injunction to restrain and prevent the further dissemination of artificially generated media or a phishing communication to the claimant. (d) This section may not be construed to impose liability, for content provided by another person, on: (1) the provider of an interactive computer service, as defined by 47 U.S.C. Section 230(f); (2) a telecommunications service, as defined by 47 U.S.C. Section 153; or (3) a radio or television station licensed by the Federal Communications Commission. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1154 (S.B. 2373), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.