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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 an election.
Illinois SB3687 targets the misuse of deep fake technology in elections. It criminalizes the creation and distribution of deceptive videos aimed at harming candidates or influencing election outcomes. This legislation seeks to protect electoral integrity and holds individuals accountable for malicious actions within a critical timeframe before elections.
Key Provisions
Defines 'deep fake video' as a deceptive video depicting real people performing non-existent actions.
Criminalizes the creation and distribution of deep fake videos intended to harm candidates or influence elections.
Establishes penalties as a Class A misdemeanor for violations occurring within 30 days of an election.
Latest Legislative Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 11)
Name
Role
Christine J. Johnson
Primary
David Koehler
Primary
Don HarmonD
Primary
Donald P. DeWitte
Primary
Graciela GuzmánD
Primary
Jay HoffmanD
Primary
Steve StadelmanD
Primary
Omar AquinoD
Cosponsor
Paul Schimpf
Cosponsor
Robert PetersD
Cosponsor
Willie PrestonD
Cosponsor
Compliance Checklist
Ensure that video content is not a deep fake intended to deceive. Who: Content creators and distributors. Deadline: Ongoing, especially 30 days prior to elections. Penalty: Class A misdemeanor charges.
Illinois SB3687 introduces a new provision in the Election Code that criminalizes the creation and distribution of deep fake videos with the intent to deceive voters or harm candidates. Specifically, the bill defines a 'deep fake video' as one that appears to depict real actions by a person that did not occur, emphasizing the intent to deceive. Individuals who create such videos and publish or distribute them within 30 days of an election can be charged with a Class A misdemeanor. The bill aims to deter the use of advanced video manipulation technologies that could undermine the electoral process. Compliance is essential for content creators and political operatives, particularly in the lead-up to elections, as the penalties for non-compliance could impact reputations and legal standing. This legislation reflects a growing trend among states to regulate the use of technology in political contexts, similar to laws enacted in other jurisdictions addressing misinformation and election integrity.
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