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.
If you create or share digital content related to elections, you must ensure it is not a deep fake or face criminal charges.
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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
- Criminalizes dissemination of deep fakes within 90 days of an election.
- Requires knowledge or reasonable belief that the information is a deep fake.
- Mandates consent from the depicted individual for dissemination.
- Targets intent to harm candidates or influence election results.
- Provides for injunctive relief in certain situations.
- Outlines potential defenses against the crime.
Latest Legislative Action
Died On Calendar
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Noah Sanford R | Sponsor | HD-090 |
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Amendments (1)
Compliance Checklist
Who: Individuals and organizations disseminating election-related content.
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment.
Penalty: Criminal charges for non-compliance.
Who: Content creators and distributors.
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment.
Penalty: Criminal charges for non-compliance.
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