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MD SB978

MD SB978
Election Law - Synthetic Media - Disclosure and Regulation


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Introduced
02/02/2024
In Committee
03/19/2024
Crossed Over
03/18/2024
Passed
Dead
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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