Relates to materially deceptive media in political communications
This bill requires anyone distributing politically deceptive media to clearly label it as manipulated, ensuring the warning is visible in videos or audible in audio formats. It specifically exempts satire, bona fide news reporting, paid broadcasters who pass along their own disclaimer rules, and initial platforms that make a good faith effort to verify content. The law also allows individuals whose likeness appears in such media to seek court orders to stop its distribution and recover legal fees, with courts required to expedite these cases before an election. However, the bill explicitly states that entities are not required to edit or label content if doing so would violate federal law.
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Introduction
May 2024
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Governor
Introduced May 21, 2024
Last action Jun 7, 2024
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Amendments
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Jun 6, 2024
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
Jun 5, 2024
Committee
REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jun 3, 2024
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 10402A
lower
Jun 3, 2024
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ELECTION LAW
lower
May 21, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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