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Introduced
02/02/2024
02/02/2024
In Committee
03/19/2024
03/19/2024
Crossed Over
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring certain persons that publish, distribute, or disseminate or cause to be published, distributed, or disseminated synthetic media to publish on their website the original content that was manipulated to generate the synthetic media; and requiring certain persons that publish, distribute, or disseminate or cause to be published, distributed, or disseminated synthetic media to include a certain disclosure in a certain manner.
AI Summary
This bill requires certain persons who publish, distribute, or disseminate synthetic media to publish the original content that was manipulated to generate the synthetic media on their website, and to include a clear disclosure indicating that the media has been altered or modified through the use of computer programs. The bill applies to candidates, campaign finance entities, or persons required to register under specific election laws, but excludes news media entities and content that is satire or parody. Violations of the disclosure requirements can result in civil penalties.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Ways and Means Hearing (13:00:00 3/26/2024 ) (on 03/26/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0978?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0978t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 643623/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0008/sb0978_64362301.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/sb0978_eee.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0978f.pdf |
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