Bill > AB730

This bill, until January 1, 2023, prohibits a person, committee, or other entity from distributing with actual malice materially deceptive audio or visual media of a candidate for elective office within 60 days of an election, unless the media includes a disclosure stating it has been manipulated. The bill defines "materially deceptive audio or visual media" as media that would appear authentic to a reasonable person but would cause a fundamentally different understanding of the candidate's expressive content. The bill provides exemptions for certain media, such as news broadcasts and satire, and allows candidates to seek injunctive relief or damages for violations. On January 1, 2023, the bill's provisions will be repealed and the existing law, which prohibits the use of deceptive images in campaign materials, will be restored.

Government Affairs, Justice

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