'Defiance Act' on Deepfake Images Gains Momentum in Prediction Markets Despite House Inaction

The 'Defiance Act,' a federal bill creating a civil cause of action for victims of non-consensual deepfake images, has seen its implied probability of becoming law rise to 36% in prediction markets. This surge occurs despite the House Judiciary Committee having not scheduled any formal consideration, hearing, or markup for the bill, which passed the Senate unanimously in January 2026.