HOUSE BILL 426
RS31033 / H0426
This legislation addresses the use of "deep fakes" generated by artificial intelligence and other digital technology in electioneering. A candidate whose image, appearance or speech has been manipulated in an electioneering communication using digital means so as to create a fundamentally different understanding or impression of the appearance, action or speech than occurred in reality, the candidate may seek injunctive relief as well as general and/or special damages. It shall be an affirmative defense that the electioneering communication included sufficient disclosure that the image, video or audio representation was manipulated.
This legislation causes no additional expenditure of funds at the state or local level of government nor does it cause an increase or decrease in revenue for state or local government therefore the legislation had no fiscal impact.
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 01/25 | Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing |
| 01/26 | Reported Printed; Filed for Second Reading |
| 01/29 | Read second time; Filed for Third Reading |
| 01/30 | U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day |
| 01/31 | U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day |
| 02/01 | U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar until Monday, February 5, 2024 |
| 02/02 | U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar until Monday, February 5, 2024 |
| 02/05 | U.C. to be returned to State Affairs Committee |