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AI Summary
The bill addresses election misinformation, disinformation, and deepfakes, requiring the State Administrator to take action upon receiving a credible report.
Business Impact
If you create or distribute media related to elections in Maryland, you must ensure it is not misleading or face legal 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
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
Maryland's SB141 targets election misinformation and disinformation, focusing on deepfakes. It requires the State Administrator to take action upon credible reports.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits knowingly or recklessly creating or disseminating deepfakes that mislead voters.
- Requires the State Administrator to take action upon receiving a credible report of misinformation or disinformation.
Latest Legislative Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 444
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 6)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Brooks D | Sponsor | SD-010 |
| Brian Feldman D | Sponsor | SD-015 |
| Cheryl Kagan D | Sponsor | SD-017 |
| Katie Hester D | Sponsor | SD-009 |
| Kevin Harris D | Sponsor | SD-027 |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 4)
H ·
Third Reading: Passed ·
Apr 13, 2026
85 Yea
38 Nay
18 Other
Passed ✓
S ·
Third Reading: Passed ·
Apr 13, 2026
28 Yea
4 Nay
15 Other
Passed ✓
H ·
Third Reading: Passed ·
Apr 10, 2026
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
Ensure all election-related media is accurate and not misleading.
Who: Individuals and organizations involved in election media.
Penalty: Legal penalties for non-compliance.
Who: Individuals and organizations involved in election media.
Penalty: Legal penalties for non-compliance.
Report any credible instances of election misinformation.
Who: All stakeholders in the electoral process.
Penalty: Potential legal consequences for failing to report.
Who: All stakeholders in the electoral process.
Penalty: Potential legal consequences for failing to report.
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
SB141 aims to address election misinformation and disinformation in Maryland, particularly focusing on deepfakes. While the bill prohibits the creation and dissemination of deepfakes, the specific language and scope of this prohibition cannot be confirmed without the full bill text. Additionally, the bill requires the State Administrator to take certain actions upon receiving a credible report of misinformation or disinformation. Without access to the full bill text, assumptions about key definitions such as 'credible report' or 'deepfake' cannot be made.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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