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AI Summary
SB131 amends school governance laws in Kentucky, changing the vote requirements for superintendent removal and board member training.
Business Impact
If you sponsor election communications using synthetic media, ensure disclosures or face potential liability immediately.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
SB131 amends KRS 117.001 to define 'electioneering communication', 'information content provider', 'interactive computer service', 'sponsor', and 'synthetic media'. It establishes a cause of action for using synthetic media in electioneering communications and provides an affirmative defense if a conspicuous disclosure is included.
Key Provisions
- Define 'electioneering communication', 'information content provider', 'interactive computer service', 'sponsor', and 'synthetic media' (KRS 117.001)
- Establish a cause of action for the use of synthetic media in electioneering communications
- Provide an affirmative defense if the communication includes a conspicuous disclosure
- Specify that the sponsor may be held liable, but the medium is not liable except in certain circumstances
- Declare an emergency
Latest Legislative Action
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Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Tichenor R | Sponsor | SD-006 |
Compliance Checklist
Include conspicuous disclosure in electioneering communications using synthetic media.
Who: Sponsors of election communications
Deadline: Not specified
Penalty: Liability for misleading communications
Who: Sponsors of election communications
Deadline: Not specified
Penalty: Liability for misleading communications
Full Legal Analysis
SB131 proposes amendments to KRS 117.001 by defining 'electioneering communication', 'information content provider', 'interactive computer service', 'sponsor', and 'synthetic media'. The bill creates a new section in KRS Chapter 117 to establish a cause of action against sponsors who use synthetic media in electioneering communications without proper disclosure. An affirmative defense is available if the communication includes a conspicuous disclosure. The bill specifies that sponsors of electioneering communications can be held liable, but the medium is generally not liable unless certain conditions are met. The bill declares an emergency, indicating the immediate need for these regulations.
Official Source
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