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AI Summary
This bill mandates disclosure for campaign materials that utilize synthetic media, ensuring transparency in political advertising.
Business Impact
If you publish campaign materials using synthetic media in Maryland, you must include a disclosure by January 1, 2025, or face penalties.
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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
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What This Means
HB872 requires candidates and campaign entities in Maryland to disclose the use of synthetic media in their campaign materials. This legislation aims to enhance transparency in political advertising, particularly as synthetic media becomes more prevalent. Compliance will be necessary starting January 1, 2025, impacting how campaigns communicate with voters.
Key Provisions
- Candidates must disclose the use of synthetic media in campaign materials.
- Campaign finance entities are also required to comply with disclosure requirements.
- The disclosure must be made, but the format is not specified.
- Effective date for compliance is January 1, 2025.
- The bill aims to enhance transparency in political advertising.
Latest Legislative Action
Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 35)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Acevero | Primary |
| Alston | Primary |
| Bartlett | Primary |
| Buckel | Primary |
| Chair | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Include a disclosure in campaign materials using synthetic media
Who: Candidates and campaign finance entities
Deadline: By January 1, 2025
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
Who: Candidates and campaign finance entities
Deadline: By January 1, 2025
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
HB872 mandates that candidates, campaign finance entities, and their agents must disclose when campaign materials utilize synthetic media. This requirement is aimed at ensuring transparency in political communications, particularly as synthetic media technologies evolve and become more common in advertising. The bill specifies that the disclosure must be made, although the exact format is not detailed in the provided text. Compliance is required by January 1, 2025, which gives entities time to adjust their practices.
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