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ID H0565

ID H0565
Amends and adds to existing law to revise the definition of “electioneering,” to provide for relief prohibiting the publication of synthetic media in electioneering communications, to provide for an action prohibiting the publication of synthetic media in electioneering communications, and to provide exceptions.


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Introduced
02/14/2024
In Committee
02/15/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO ELECTIONEERING COMMUNICATIONS; AMENDING SECTION 67-6602, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF ELECTIONEERING COMMUNICATION; AMEND- ING CHAPTER 66, TITLE 67, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 67-6628A, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A SHORT TITLE, TO DEFINE TERMS, TO PROVIDE FOR RELIEF PROHIBITING THE PUBLICATION OF SYNTHETIC MEDIA IN ELECTIONEERING COMMUNICATIONS, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING AN ACTION PROHIBITING THE PUBLICATION OF SYNTHETIC MEDIA IN ELECTIONEER- ING COMMUNICATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Idaho law to revise the definition of "electioneering communication," and adds a new section called the "Freedom From AI-Rigged (FAIR) Elections Act." The new section provides a process for candidates to seek relief and damages if their actions or speech are deceptively represented through the use of "synthetic media" (realistic but false audio or video) in electioneering communications. The bill also outlines defenses and liability for information content providers and media that disseminate such synthetic media, and encourages courts to expedite matters related to this law.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (0)

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Other Sponsors (1)

State Affairs Committee (House)

Last Action

House State Affairs Committee (09:00:00 2/23/2024 Room EW40) (on 02/23/2024)

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