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.