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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Election Code. Provides that a person shall not distribute, or enter into an agreement with another person to distribute, materially deceptive media if: (1) the person knows the media falsely represents a depicted individual; (2) the distribution occurs within 90 days before an election; (3) the person intends the distribution to harm the reputation or electoral prospects of a candidate in an election and the distribution is reasonably likely to cause that result; and (4) the person intends the distribution to change the voting behavior of electors in an election by deceiving the electors into incorrectly believing that the depicted individual in fact engaged in the speech or conduct depicted, and the distribution is reasonably likely to cause that result. Sets forth exceptions to the provision and penalties for violations of the provision. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Election Code to address the distribution of "deepfakes" - digitally manipulated media that realistically depicts an individual engaging in speech or conduct they did not actually perform. The legislation prohibits distributing materially deceptive media within 90 days of an election if the person knows the media falsely represents an individual, intends to harm a candidate's reputation or electoral prospects, and aims to deceive voters into believing the depicted conduct actually occurred. The bill establishes specific requirements for disclaimers that can make such media distribution legal, such as clear visual or audio notifications that the content has been manipulated. Violations can result in penalties ranging from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class 3 felony, depending on the circumstances and frequency of offense. The law includes exceptions for news broadcasts, satire, parody, and media with clear authenticity disclaimers. The bill seeks to protect candidates and voters from potentially misleading digital content that could unfairly influence electoral outcomes by using advanced technological manipulation.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3303&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3303.htm |
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