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This bill requires the State Administrator of Elections to take action when they receive a credible report of election misinformation (incorrect or misleading information about elections) or election disinformation (knowingly and deliberately spread incorrect or misleading information about elections), including a "deepfake" (a realistic but false depiction of a person created using artificial intelligence or digital technology). The Administrator must then provide accurate information to the public to correct the falsehoods and may seek court orders to remove the misinformation from online platforms or issue subpoenas for information about its distribution. The bill also prohibits individuals from knowingly or recklessly creating, using, or disseminating a deepfake to spread materially false information with the intent to influence voters, misrepresent election facts, or manipulate petition signing, with violations being a misdemeanor punishable by fines or imprisonment. However, these prohibitions do not apply to satire, parody, or certain broadcast and print media that clearly disclose the deceptive nature of the content.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0141?ys=2026RS