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AI Summary
This bill mandates disclosure of deepfakes in candidate communications, requiring metadata inclusion and proof of knowledge or reckless disregard for falsity.
Business Impact
If you create or distribute political content using deepfakes in Colorado, you must disclose it clearly by July 1, 2024, or face penalties.
What do these statuses mean? ▼
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
Colorado's HB1147 establishes regulations for deepfakes in political communications, requiring permanent disclosures in metadata and allowing candidates to take legal action against violators. This law aims to enhance transparency and accountability in election-related media.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits undisclosed use of deepfakes in candidate communications.
- Requires a specific disclosure statement in communications involving deepfakes, included in metadata and permanent.
- Allows candidates to file complaints with the Secretary of State.
- Imposes civil penalties for violations of disclosure requirements.
- Enables candidates to seek damages through civil action, requiring proof of knowledge or reckless disregard.
- Liability protections for certain media and technology providers.
Latest Legislative Action
Governor Signed
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Junie Joseph D | Sponsor | HD-010 |
| Brianna Titone D | Sponsor | HD-027 |
| Janet Buckner D | Sponsor | SD-029 |
| Chris Hansen D | Sponsor | SD-031 |
| Jennifer Bacon D | Sponsor | HD-007 |
| Kyle Brown D | Sponsor | HD-012 |
| Chad Clifford D | Sponsor | HD-037 |
| Lorena Garcia D | Sponsor | HD-035 |
| Tim Hernandez D | Sponsor | HD-004 |
| Cathy Kipp D | Sponsor | HD-052 |
| Mandy Lindsay D | Sponsor | HD-042 |
| William Lindstedt D | Sponsor | HD-033 |
| Javier Mabrey D | Sponsor | HD-001 |
| Julia Marvin D | Sponsor | HD-031 |
| Manny Rutinel D | Sponsor | HD-035 |
| Elizabeth Velasco D | Sponsor | HD-057 |
| Jenny Willford D | Sponsor | HD-034 |
| Andrew Boesenecker D | Sponsor | HD-053 |
| Regina English D | Sponsor | HD-017 |
| Leslie Herod D | Sponsor | HD-008 |
| Iman Jodeh D | Sponsor | HD-041 |
| Tisha Mauro D | Sponsor | HD-046 |
| Karen McCormick D | Sponsor | HD-011 |
| David Ortiz D | Sponsor | HD-038 |
| Naquetta Ricks D | Sponsor | HD-040 |
| Tammy Story D | Sponsor | HD-025 |
| Lisa Cutter D | Sponsor | SD-020 |
| Thomas Exum D | Sponsor | SD-011 |
| Rhonda Fields D | Sponsor | SD-028 |
| Chris Kolker D | Sponsor | SD-016 |
| Dafna Michaelson Jenet D | Sponsor | SD-021 |
| Kevin Priola D | Sponsor | SD-013 |
| Faith Winter D | Sponsor | SD-025 |
Roll Call Votes
H — 2024-02-26
11 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
H — 2024-02-26
8 Yea
3 Nay
Passed ✓
H — 2024-03-11
42 Yea
18 Nay
5 Other
Passed ✓
S — 2024-04-18
5 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
S — 2024-04-18
3 Yea
2 Nay
Passed ✓
S — 2024-04-24
24 Yea
10 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
H — 2024-04-30
44 Yea
18 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
H — 2024-04-30
43 Yea
19 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
Amendments (12)
House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Amendment L.001
Adopted
2024-02-26
House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Amendment L.003
Adopted
2024-02-26
House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Amendment L.004
Adopted
2024-02-26
House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Amendment L.005
Adopted
2024-02-26
House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Amendment L.006
Adopted
2024-02-26
House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Amendment L.008
Adopted
2024-02-26
Second Reading Amendment L.010
Adopted
2024-03-08
Second Reading Amendment L.012
Adopted
2024-03-08
Second Reading Amendment L.013
Adopted
2024-03-08
Senate State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Amendment L.016
Adopted
2024-04-18
Senate State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Amendment L.017
Adopted
2024-04-18
Second Reading Amendment L.018
Adopted
2024-04-23
Compliance Checklist
Include a clear disclosure statement in any communication using deepfakes.
Who: Political candidates and their campaign teams.
Deadline: By July 1, 2024.
Penalty: Civil penalties starting at $100 per violation.
Who: Political candidates and their campaign teams.
Deadline: By July 1, 2024.
Penalty: Civil penalties starting at $100 per violation.
File a complaint with the Secretary of State if you believe a deepfake has been used improperly.
Who: Any person or candidate affected by the violation.
Deadline: No specific deadline mentioned.
Penalty: Potential civil penalties for the violator.
Who: Any person or candidate affected by the violation.
Deadline: No specific deadline mentioned.
Penalty: Potential civil penalties for the violator.
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