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AI Summary
This bill amends election laws and Section 35 of the Code of Civil Procedure to combat deepfake misinformation, enhancing election integrity in California.
Business Impact
If you create or distribute digital content in California, you must ensure it is not misleading or face penalties starting September 17, 2024.
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— 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
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What This Means
The Defending Democracy from Deepfake Deception Act of 2024 aims to address the challenges posed by deepfake technology in the electoral process. It establishes new regulations, enforcement mechanisms, and penalties to prevent misinformation that could influence voters.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits the creation and distribution of misleading deepfake content related to elections.
- Amends existing election laws and Section 35 of the Code of Civil Procedure to enhance voter protection against misinformation.
- Establishes fines and legal actions as penalties for non-compliance.
- Requires digital platforms and social media companies to identify and remove violating deepfake content.
- Provides exceptions for content identified as parody or satire.
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 (showing 3 of 10)
A ·
AB 2655 Berman Concurrence in Senate Amendments ·
Aug 28, 2024
59 Yea
8 Nay
12 Other
Passed ✓
S ·
Assembly 3rd Reading AB2655 Berman et al. By Umberg ·
Aug 27, 2024
31 Yea
9 Nay
Passed ✓
S ·
Do pass as amended ·
Aug 15, 2024
5 Yea
2 Nay
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Ensure all digital content related to elections is not misleading.
Who: Content creators and distributors.
Deadline: By September 17, 2024.
Penalty: Penalties as specified in the amended Code of Civil Procedure.
Who: Content creators and distributors.
Deadline: By September 17, 2024.
Penalty: Penalties as specified in the amended Code of Civil Procedure.
Full Legal Analysis
The Defending Democracy from Deepfake Deception Act of 2024 amends existing laws, including Section 35 of the Code of Civil Procedure, to specifically target the use of deepfakes in election-related contexts. It prohibits the creation and distribution of misleading deepfake content that could deceive voters regarding candidates or ballot measures. Compliance is expected from entities involved in the creation or dissemination of digital content related to elections. Enforcement mechanisms include fines and potential legal action for non-compliance. The bill provides exceptions for content that is clearly identified as parody or satire. Digital platforms and social media companies are required to implement measures to identify and remove deepfake content that violates these regulations. Key definitions include 'deepfake' and the scope of what constitutes misleading content.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View AB2655 on official legislature website →
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