HB1689

Election crime; create for dissemination of a deep fake within 90 days of an election. Reviewed

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AI Summary

This bill, which died on calendar, aimed to criminalize the dissemination of deep fakes within 90 days of an election if done with malicious intent.

Business Impact

If you create or share digital content related to elections, you must ensure it is not a deep fake or face criminal charges.

State
Mississippi
Bill Number
HB1689
Status
Enacted
Risk Level
High
Category
Narrow/Targeted
Last Action
Apr 10, 2024
Last Verified
Apr 19, 2026
Data Updated
Apr 19, 2026
What do these statuses mean?
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

Political Campaigns General Media

Topics

What This Means

Mississippi's HB1689 proposed criminal penalties for disseminating deep fakes within 90 days of an election. The bill targeted those who knowingly spread false information to harm candidates or influence voter behavior, emphasizing the importance of consent from depicted individuals. This legislation aimed to protect electoral integrity and deter misinformation.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

Died On Calendar

Bill Sponsors

Name Role District
Sponsor HD-090

Roll Call Votes

H — 2024-03-12
116 Yea 1 Nay 5 Other Passed ✓

Amendments (1)

Senate Committee Amendment No 1 Pending

Compliance Checklist

Ensure that any digital content shared related to elections is not a deep fake.
Who: Individuals and organizations disseminating election-related content.
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment.
Penalty: Criminal charges for non-compliance.
Obtain consent from individuals depicted in election-related content.
Who: Content creators and distributors.
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment.
Penalty: Criminal charges for non-compliance.

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