This bill prohibits distributing deceptive deepfakes of candidates or parties in electioneering communications before elections, with exceptions for bona fide newscasts and satire.
If you distribute electioneering communications in Hawaii, you must ensure they are not deceptive deepfakes or face legal action.
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What This Means
Hawaii's SB2396 aims to combat political misinformation by prohibiting the distribution of deceptive deepfakes in election communications. This legislation targets individuals and entities involved in electioneering, ensuring transparency and accountability in political media. The bill outlines specific requirements for disclosures, including mandatory disclosure statements in synthetic media, and penalties for violations, reflecting a growing trend in states to regulate the use of synthetic media in elections.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits distribution of deceptive deepfakes in electioneering communications within 90 days of an election.
- Requires disclosure statements for synthetic media to avoid penalties, detailing requirements for audio and visual media.
- Allows candidates to seek legal remedies for violations.
- Empowers the campaign spending commission to investigate and impose fines.
- Exempts certain media types, such as bona fide newscasts and satire, from restrictions under specified conditions.
- Defines key terms related to artificial intelligence and synthetic media.
Latest Legislative Action
The committee on JDC deferred the measure.
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Angus McKelvey D | Sponsor | SD-006 |
| Karl Rhoads D | Sponsor | SD-013 |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Individuals and organizations distributing electioneering communications.
Deadline: Within 90 days prior to an election.
Penalty: Legal action from affected candidates.
Who: Distributors of synthetic media in election communications.
Deadline: Before distribution of such media.
Penalty: Potential fines and legal action.
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