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MS HB1689
Election crime; create for dissemination of a deep fake within 90 days of an election.
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Introduced
02/19/2024
02/19/2024
In Committee
03/21/2024
03/21/2024
Crossed Over
03/12/2024
03/12/2024
Passed
Dead
04/10/2024
04/10/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Create New Section 97-13-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Disseminates A Deep Fake Shall Be Guilty Of A Crime If The Person Knows Or Had Reason To Know That The Information Being Disseminated Is A Deep Fake And The Dissemination Occurs Within Ninety Days Of An Election, Was Disseminated Without The Consent Of The Depicted Individual, And Was Disseminated With The Intent To Injure A Candidate, Influence The Result Of An Election Or Deter Any Person From Voting; To Provide Definitions; To Provide The Sentencing For The Crime; To Provide A Cause Of Action For Injunctive Relief In Certain Situations; To Provide Defenses To The Crime; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new crime in Mississippi related to the dissemination of "deep fakes" within 90 days of an election. A "deep fake" is defined as a digital representation of speech or conduct that a reasonable person would believe depicts an individual who did not actually engage in that speech or conduct. The bill makes it a crime to disseminate a deep fake without the consent of the depicted individual and with the intent to injure a candidate, influence an election, or deter voting. The penalties range from up to one year in prison and a $5,000 fine to up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine, depending on the circumstances. The bill also provides for injunctive relief and outlines certain exemptions, such as for news media coverage and satire/parody. The bill would take effect on July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died On Calendar (on 04/10/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2024/pdf/history/HB/HB1689.xml |
| Committee Amendment No 1 | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2024/html/sam/HB1689_S_Cmte_Amend_01.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2024/html/HB/1600-1699/HB1689PS.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2024/html/HB/1600-1699/HB1689CS.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2024/html/HB/1600-1699/HB1689IN.htm |
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