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MD SB141: Election Law - Misinformation, Disinformation, and Deepfakes; mandates actions on credible reports and prohibits deepfakes under specific circumstances.
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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
Affected Industries
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What This Means
Election Law - Misinformation, Disinformation, and Deepfakes — Track this MD bill and its compliance implications at AI Laws by State.
Key Provisions
- Requires the State Administrator of Elections to take certain actions upon receiving credible reports of election misinformation, including deepfakes.
- Mandates the communication of accurate information to the public.
- Prohibits the creation and dissemination of deepfakes under circumstances where they produce materially false information intended to mislead voters.
Latest Legislative Action
Passed Enrolled
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Katie Hester D | Sponsor | SD-009 |
| Benjamin Brooks D | Sponsor | SD-010 |
| Brian Feldman D | Sponsor | SD-015 |
| Kevin Harris D | Sponsor | SD-027 |
| Cheryl Kagan D | Sponsor | SD-017 |
| Mary Washington D | Sponsor | SD-043 |
Roll Call Votes
S — 2026-02-12
44 Yea
0 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
H — 2026-04-10
95 Yea
35 Nay
11 Other
Passed ✓
Amendments (4)
Favorable with Amendments 103824/1 Adopted
Adopted
2026-02-03
Floor Amendment 253621/1 (Senator Hester) Adopted
Adopted
2026-02-10
Favorable with Amendments 433522/1 Adopted
Adopted
2026-04-09
Conference Committee Report 173226/1 Adopted
Adopted
2026-04-13
Compliance Checklist
Establish protocols for responding to reports of misinformation
Who: State Administrator of Elections
Penalty: Potential legal consequences for non-compliance
Who: State Administrator of Elections
Penalty: Potential legal consequences for non-compliance
Communicate accurate information to the public
Who: State Administrator of Elections
Penalty: Potential legal consequences for non-compliance
Who: State Administrator of Elections
Penalty: Potential legal consequences for non-compliance
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