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WA SB5152
WA SB5152Defining synthetic media in campaigns for elective office, and providing relief for candidates and campaigns.
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Introduced
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
In Committee
03/29/2023
03/29/2023
Crossed Over
02/15/2023
02/15/2023
Passed
04/19/2023
04/19/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/09/2023
05/09/2023
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to defining synthetic media in campaigns for 2 elective office, and providing relief for candidates and campaigns; 3 and adding a new chapter to Title 42 RCW. 4
AI Summary
This bill defines "synthetic media" as manipulated images, audio, or videos that create a false impression of an individual's appearance, action, or speech. It allows candidates whose synthetic media is used in an electioneering communication to seek injunctive relief and damages. The bill provides an affirmative defense if the synthetic media includes a clear disclosure. It also outlines liability for sponsors and media platforms that disseminate synthetic media without the required disclosure or alter the content. The Public Disclosure Commission is directed to adopt rules to further the purpose of this new chapter in the Revised Code of Washington.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Javier Valdez (D)*,
Sam Hunt (D),
Patty Kuderer (D),
Marko Liias (D),
Joe Nguyen (D),
Claire Wilson (D),
Last Action
Effective date 7/23/2023. (on 05/09/2023)
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