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AI Summary
The bill prohibits influencing voters through deepfakes with fraudulent intent, defining deepfakes as realistic but false representations created using AI.
Business Impact
If you engage in political advertising in Maryland, you must ensure that no deepfakes are used to influence voter decisions or face legal penalties.
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— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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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
- Prohibits influencing voters through deepfakes with fraudulent intent.
- Defines 'deepfake' as AI-generated realistic but false representations.
- Targets individuals disseminating deepfakes to sway voter decisions.
Latest Legislative Action
Referred Rules
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 17)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Kaiser D | Sponsor | HD-014 |
| Caylin Young D | Sponsor | HD-045 |
| Courtney Watson D | Sponsor | HD-009 |
| Dana Jones D | Sponsor | HD-030 |
| Denise Roberts D | Sponsor | HD-025 |
Roll Call Votes
H ·
Third Reading: Passed ·
Apr 3, 2025
127 Yea
10 Nay
4 Other
Passed ✓
Amendments (1)
Favorable with Amendments 713723/1 Adopted
Adopted
2025-04-03
Compliance Checklist
Ensure no deepfakes are used in political advertising
Who: Political advertisers and campaign operators
Penalty: Potential legal consequences for violations
Who: Political advertisers and campaign operators
Penalty: Potential legal consequences for violations
Full Legal 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.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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