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IN HB1133

IN HB1133
Use of digitally altered media in elections.

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Introduced
01/08/2024
In Committee
02/20/2024
Crossed Over
01/26/2024
Passed
02/28/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/12/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Use of digitally altered media in elections. Defines "fabricated media" as any of the following: (1) An audio or visual recording of an individual's speech, appearance, or conduct that has been altered without the individual's consent such that: (A) the media conveys a materially inaccurate depiction of the individual's speech, appearance, or conduct as recorded in the unaltered recording; and (B) a reasonable person would be unable to recognize that the recording has been altered. (2) An artificially generated audio or visual imitation of an individual that: (A) has been created without the individual's consent; (B) is sufficiently lifelike that a reasonable person would be unable to distinguish the speech or appearance of the imitation from the speech or appearance of the individual; and (C) is used to convey a fictional depiction of the individual's speech, appearance, or conduct. (3) Audio or visual media depicting the speech, appearance, or conduct of an artificially generated person, the appearance or speech of which is not a recognizable imitation of an identifiable individual. Requires certain election campaign communications that contain fabricated media to include a disclaimer. Allows a candidate depicted in fabricated media that does not include a required disclaimer to bring a civil action against specified persons.

AI Summary

This bill aims to regulate the use of digitally altered media in election-related communications. It defines "fabricated media" as audio or visual recordings that have been altered without an individual's consent to create a materially inaccurate depiction, or as artificially generated imitations of an individual that are used to convey a fictional portrayal of their speech or appearance. The bill requires certain election campaign communications containing fabricated media to include a disclaimer stating that the media has been digitally altered or artificially generated. It also allows a candidate depicted in such fabricated media without the required disclaimer to bring a civil action against the persons responsible for the campaign communication. The bill is intended to address the issue of misleading or deceptive use of technology in election-related contexts.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Public Law 81 (on 03/12/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/house/1133/details
Fiscal Note #1: Senate Enrolled https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1133/fiscal-notes/HB1133.06.ENRS.FN001.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1133/HB1133.06.ENRS.pdf
Fiscal Note #2: Senate Engrossed https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1133/fiscal-notes/HB1133.05.ENGS.FN002.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1133/HB1133.05.ENGS.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: Senate Engrossed https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1133/fiscal-notes/HB1133.05.ENGS.FN001.pdf
Senate Amendment #1 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1133/amendments/HB1133.04.COMS.AMS001.pdf
Senate Amendment #2 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1133/amendments/HB1133.04.COMS.AMS002.pdf
Senate Amendment #3 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1133/amendments/HB1133.04.COMS.AMS003.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1133/HB1133.04.COMS.pdf
Senate Elections Amendment #11 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1133/committee-amendments/amendments/HB1133.03.ENGH.AMS11.pdf
House Committee Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1133/committee-reports/HB1133.03.ENGH.CRS001.pdf
Vote Sheet February 19, 2024 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1133/votesheets/HB1133.03.ENGH.00.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: Senate Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1133/fiscal-notes/HB1133.04.COMS.FN001.pdf
Senate Elections Amendment #2 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1133/committee-amendments/drafts/AM113302.pdf
Senate Elections Amendment #6 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1133/committee-amendments/drafts/AM113306.pdf
Senate Elections Amendment #9 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1133/committee-amendments/drafts/AM113309.pdf
Senate Elections Amendment #10 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1133/committee-amendments/drafts/AM113310.pdf
Fiscal Note #2: House Engrossed https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1133/fiscal-notes/HB1133.03.ENGH.FN002.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1133/HB1133.03.ENGH.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: House Engrossed https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1133/fiscal-notes/HB1133.03.ENGH.FN001.pdf
House Amendment #1 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1133/amendments/HB1133.02.COMH.AMH001.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: House Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1133/fiscal-notes/HB1133.02.COMH.FN001.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1133/HB1133.02.COMH.pdf
House Committee Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1133/committee-reports/HB1133.01.INTR.CRH001.pdf
Vote Sheet January 17, 2024 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1133/votesheets/HB1133.01.INTR.01.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: Introduced https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1133/fiscal-notes/HB1133.01.INTR.FN001.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1133/HB1133.01.INTR.pdf
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