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This bill makes it a Class A misdemeanor to create and distribute deep fake videos intended to harm a candidate or influence an election within 30 days of the election.
Illinois SB3171 addresses the growing concern over deep fake videos in elections. It criminalizes the creation and distribution of such videos with intent to harm candidates or sway election outcomes, particularly within a critical 30-day window before elections. This legislation aims to protect electoral integrity and holds individuals accountable for deceptive practices.
Key Provisions
Defines 'deep fake video' as a deceptive video depicting a real person performing non-existent actions.
Establishes a Class A misdemeanor for creating and distributing deep fake videos intended to harm candidates or influence elections.
Applies specifically to actions taken within 30 days of an election.
Latest Legislative Action
Session Sine Die
Bill Sponsors
Name
Role
District
Steve StadelmanD
Sponsor
SD-034
Compliance Checklist
Ensure video content is not a deep fake intended to deceive Who: Content creators and distributors Deadline: Immediately upon enactment Penalty: Class A misdemeanor charges
Illinois SB3171 amends the Election Code to introduce penalties for the creation and distribution of deep fake videos. Specifically, it defines a 'deep fake video' as one created with the intent to deceive, depicting a real person performing actions that did not occur. A person commits a Class A misdemeanor if they create such a video with the intent to injure a candidate or influence election results and then publish or distribute it within 30 days of an election. The bill targets individuals who create deep fake videos with intent to injure a candidate or influence an election, not all video content creators. The bill does not specify an effective date, so it is not automatically enforceable immediately. Penalties for non-compliance include being charged with a Class A misdemeanor, which may carry fines and potential jail time.
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