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AI Summary
AB-2655 amends California's election laws to address deepfake technology, focusing on election integrity.
Business Impact
If you use AI for election-related content, ensure compliance with new regulations to avoid legal issues.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
The Defending Democracy from Deepfake Deception Act of 2024 amends California's election laws to address the challenges posed by deepfake technology, enhancing voter protection and election integrity.
Key Provisions
- Amends Section 35 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
- Adds Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 20510) to Division 20 of the Elections Code.
Latest Legislative Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 261, Statutes of 2024.
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Gail Pellerin D | Sponsor | HD-028 |
| Marc Berman D | Sponsor | HD-023 |
| Sabrina Cervantes D | Sponsor | HD-058 |
| Steve Bennett D | Sponsor | HD-038 |
Roll Call Votes
A — 2024-08-28
59 Yea
8 Nay
12 Other
Passed ✓
S — 2024-08-27
31 Yea
9 Nay
Passed ✓
S — 2024-08-15
5 Yea
2 Nay
Passed ✓
S — 2024-08-05
7 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
S — 2024-07-02
9 Yea
2 Nay
Passed ✓
S — 2024-06-18
6 Yea
1 Nay
Passed ✓
A — 2024-05-22
56 Yea
1 Nay
23 Other
Passed ✓
A — 2024-05-16
11 Yea
1 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
A — 2024-04-23
9 Yea
0 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
A — 2024-04-10
6 Yea
1 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Ensure all election-related digital content is accurate and not misleading.
Who: Content creators and distributors involved in elections.
Penalty: Fines or legal repercussions for non-compliance.
Who: Content creators and distributors involved in elections.
Penalty: Fines or legal repercussions for non-compliance.
Report any identified deepfake incidents to election authorities.
Who: All entities producing election-related media.
Penalty: Potential fines for failure to report.
Who: All entities producing election-related media.
Penalty: Potential fines for failure to report.
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Official Bill Text
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