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Introduced
01/29/2024
01/29/2024
In Committee
04/18/2024
04/18/2024
Crossed Over
05/15/2024
05/15/2024
Passed
05/15/2024
05/15/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/24/2024
05/24/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
CONCERNING THE USE OF A DEEPFAKE IN A COMMUNICATION RELATED TO A CANDIDATE FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, REQUIRING DISCLOSURE, PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT, AND CREATING A PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION FOR CANDIDATES.
AI Summary
This bill aims to address the threat of deepfakes, which are AI-generated content that falsely depicts a candidate's speech or actions, in communications related to candidates for elective office. The key provisions are:
1. It prohibits the distribution of communications concerning a candidate that include a deepfake, unless the communication includes a clear and conspicuous disclosure that the content is a deepfake. The disclosure requirements specify formatting and placement standards for visual, audio, and multimedia communications.
2. It provides for enforcement through the filing of complaints with the Secretary of State, who can impose civil penalties for violations.
3. It creates a private cause of action for candidates whose appearance, action, or speech is depicted in an unlawful deepfake communication, allowing them to seek injunctive relief, damages, and other remedies.
4. The bill applies to communications distributed on or after July 1, 2024, and aims to preserve the public peace, health, and safety by protecting the integrity of elections in Colorado.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (33)
Jennifer Bacon (D)*,
Kyle Brown (D)*,
Janet Buckner (D)*,
Chad Clifford (D)*,
Lorena García (D)*,
Chris Hansen (D)*,
Tim Hernández (D)*,
Junie Joseph (D)*,
Cathy Kipp (D)*,
Mandy Lindsay (D)*,
William Lindstedt (D)*,
Javier Mabrey (D)*,
Julia Marvin (D)*,
Manny Rutinel (D)*,
Brianna Titone (D)*,
Elizabeth Velasco (D)*,
Jenny Willford (D)*,
Andrew Boesenecker (D),
Lisa Cutter (D),
Regina English (D),
Tony Exum (D),
Rhonda Fields (D),
Leslie Herod (D),
Iman Jodeh (D),
Chris Kolker (D),
Tisha Mauro (D),
Karen McCormick (D),
Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D),
David Ortiz (D),
Kevin Priola (D),
Naquetta Ricks (D),
Tammy Story (D),
Faith Winter (D),
Last Action
Governor Signed (on 05/24/2024)
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