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MD HB525: Election Law - Influencing a Voter By Dissemination of a Deepfake - Prohibition

Dead/Failed Maryland · 2025 session

Last verified May 25, 2026 · official bill text

HB525 · where it stands

This bill did not become law (dead/failed) · last action Apr 4, 2025.

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In one paragraph

The bill prohibits influencing voters through deepfakes with fraudulent intent, defining deepfakes as realistic but false representations created using AI.

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

What it means for business

If you engage in political advertising in Maryland, you must ensure that no deepfakes are used to influence voter decisions or face legal penalties.

What this means

Maryland's HB525 aims to combat the misuse of deepfakes in elections by prohibiting their dissemination with fraudulent intent. This legislation targets individuals attempting to influence voters' decisions through deceptive AI-generated content. As deepfakes become more prevalent, this bill seeks to protect the integrity of the electoral process.

Key provisions

  1. Prohibits influencing voters through deepfakes with fraudulent intent.
  2. Defines 'deepfake' as AI-generated realistic but false representations.
  3. Targets individuals disseminating deepfakes to sway voter decisions.

Compliance checklist

  • Ensure no deepfakes are used in political advertising Who: Political advertisers and campaign operators Penalty: Potential legal consequences for violations

Latest legislative action

Apr 4, 2025. Referred Rules

Full analysis

HB525 establishes a prohibition against influencing voters through the dissemination of deepfakes, defined as realistic but false depictions created using generative artificial intelligence or digital technology. The bill specifically targets individuals who act with fraudulent intent to sway voters' decisions on whether to vote or how to vote on candidates or ballot issues. While the bill does not specify penalties, it emphasizes the seriousness of using deceptive AI-generated content in elections. This legislation aligns with growing concerns about misinformation in electoral processes.

Sponsors (showing 5 of 17)

NameRoleDistrict
D Sponsor HD-014
D Sponsor HD-045
D Sponsor HD-009
D Sponsor HD-030
D Sponsor HD-025

Roll call votes

H Third Reading: Passed Apr 3, 2025

127 yea10 nay4 otherPassed

Amendments (1)

  • Favorable with Amendments 713723/1 Adopted Adopted 2025-04-03

Topics and industries

Related topics

AI Deepfakes

Affected industries

Technology

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