Bill > HB4963

This bill aims to prohibit the use of "deep fake" technology to influence an election. Deep fakes are defined as highly realistic videos, images, or audio that falsely depict a person engaging in speech or conduct they did not actually participate in. The bill makes it a crime to disseminate deep fakes within 90 days of an election, without the consent of the depicted individual, and with the intent to injure a candidate or influence the election's outcome. Penalties range from up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine to up to 5 years in prison and a $10,000 fine, depending on the circumstances. The bill also allows the Attorney General, county prosecutors, the depicted individual, or an injured candidate to seek injunctive relief against those reasonably believed to be violating the law.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

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