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IL HB1860: ELEC CD-DECEPTIVE MATERIAL

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Last verified Oct 11, 2026 · official bill text

HB1860 · where it stands

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  1. Introduced In committee
  2. Passed first chamber
  3. Passed both chambers
  4. Enacted
  5. Effective
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In one paragraph

Illinois's HB 1860 (104th General Assembly) would add Section 29-21 to the Election Code. A person could not distribute, or agree to distribute, materially deceptive media within 90 days before an election if the person knows it falsely represents a depicted individual, intends to harm a candidate or otherwise deceive voters, and intends to change votes by deceiving electors, with that result reasonably likely. Re-referred to the House Rules Committee March 27, 2026.

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

What it means for business

Not law. If enacted, anyone distributing materially deceptive media of a depicted individual within 90 days of an election, with the stated knowledge and intent, could face penalties.

Key provisions

  1. Would bar distributing, or agreeing to distribute, materially deceptive media that the person knows falsely represents a depicted individual
  2. Applies to distribution within 90 days before an election
  3. Requires intent to harm a candidate's reputation or electoral prospects or otherwise deceive voters, and intent to change voting behavior by deceiving electors, where reasonably likely to cause that result
  4. Defines 'deepfake' as realistic media of speech or conduct the depicted individual did not engage in, produced substantially by technical means
  5. Sets exceptions and penalties; effective immediately if enacted
  6. Re-referred to Rules March 27, 2026 after assignment to Ethics & Elections

Latest legislative action

Mar 27, 2026. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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