B 25-0832 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

Deepfake Political Advertising Regulation Amendment Act of 2024

This bill requires anyone distributing political ads in Washington, D.C. that use AI-generated images, audio, or video to include a clear disclaimer stating the content has been altered. It also bans the distribution of such deceptive media within 90 days of an election and allows candidates whose likeness is misused to seek court injunctions. Additionally, the Campaign Finance Board can impose fines of up to $10,000 for a first violation and $20,000 for subsequent ones. The law aims to help voters distinguish between real and fake campaign content while maintaining election integrity.
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Jun 2024
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Introduced Jun 5, 2024 Last action Jun 14, 2024
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Referred to Committee on Executive Administration and Labor with comments from the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
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B25-0832 Introduced by Councilmember Allen at Office of the Secretary
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