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GA SB392: Elections; criminal offense of election interference with a deep fake and solicitation; establish

Dead/Failed Georgia · 2023–2024 session

Last verified May 1, 2026 · official bill text

SB392 · where it stands

This bill did not become law (dead/failed) · last action Jan 25, 2024.

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Passed a chamber
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Signed / enacted
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In effect
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Dead / vetoed
Vetoed, failed, or the session ended without action.

In one paragraph

SB392 establishes the criminal offense of election interference using deep fakes and solicitation, including definitions, exceptions, and State Election Board duties.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

If you create digital content for elections, ensure it doesn't mislead voters or face legal consequences.

What this means

Georgia's SB392 targets election interference by criminalizing deep fakes and solicitation. It defines terms, outlines exceptions, and mandates the State Election Board to publish investigation results.

Key provisions

  1. Establishes criminal offense of election interference using deep fakes and solicitation (Chapter 2 of Title 21)
  2. Defines key terms related to deep fakes and election interference
  3. Mandates the State Election Board to publish investigation results
  4. Outlines exceptions to the established offenses
  5. Repeals conflicting laws

Compliance checklist

  • Ensure all digital content complies with election laws regarding deep fakes. Who: Content creators and distributors. Penalty: Criminal charges for violations.
  • Monitor and report any suspected election interference involving deep fakes. Who: Individuals and organizations involved in elections. Penalty: Potential legal repercussions.

Latest legislative action

Jan 25, 2024. Senate Read and Referred

Full analysis

SB392, introduced in Georgia, seeks to establish a new criminal offense for election interference involving deep fakes and solicitation. The bill amends Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, focusing on elections and primaries. It provides definitions for key terms related to deep fakes and election interference, ensuring clarity in enforcement. The bill includes exceptions to the offenses, though specific details of these exceptions are not provided in the source text. Additionally, it mandates the State Election Board to publish the results of investigations into such offenses, promoting transparency. Legislative findings are included to support the bill's framework, and it repeals any conflicting laws to ensure consistency in legal application.

Sponsors (showing 5 of 12)

NameRoleDistrict
R Sponsor SD-021
R Sponsor SD-017
R Sponsor SD-054
D Sponsor SD-042
R Sponsor SD-031

Topics and industries

Related topics

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Affected industries

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This page is general information, not legal advice. Summaries are AI-assisted and may contain errors; read the statute for the controlling text and talk to a lawyer about your situation. Full disclaimer · Report an error

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