This bill prohibits the dissemination of fabricated media in elections, imposing penalties for violations.
If you create or share media related to elections in Indiana, you must ensure consent and include disclaimers or face misdemeanor or felony charges.
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What This Means
Indiana's SB0007 aims to regulate the use of fabricated media in elections, specifically targeting content generated by AI technologies. It establishes definitions and prohibitions to protect individuals' rights and electoral integrity. Businesses involved in media creation or dissemination should be aware of the compliance requirements.
Key Provisions
- Defines 'fabricated media' created through generative AI technologies.
- Prohibits dissemination of fabricated media without consent of depicted individuals.
- Imposes penalties for violations, including misdemeanors and felonies.
- Requires disclaimers for fabricated media to inform viewers.
- Specifies a 90-day restriction on dissemination before elections.
Latest Legislative Action
Senator Ford J.D. added as coauthor
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| J.D. Ford D | Sponsor | SD-029 |
| Scott Baldwin R | Sponsor | SD-020 |
| Spencer Deery R | Sponsor | SD-023 |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Media creators and distributors.
Penalty: Class B misdemeanor or higher for violations.
Who: Media creators and distributors.
Penalty: Class B misdemeanor or higher for violations.
Who: Media creators and distributors.
Penalty: Class B misdemeanor or higher for violations.
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