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A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-31 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibiting deepfake videos and images; and to provide a penalty.
AI Summary
This bill aims to prohibit the creation and distribution of deepfake videos and images, specifying penalties for violations.
Business Impact
If you create or distribute digital content in North Dakota, you must ensure it does not include deepfakes 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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— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
HB 1320 seeks to address the growing concern over deepfake technology by prohibiting the creation and distribution of deepfake videos and images, with specified penalties for violations.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits the creation of deepfake videos and images.
- Prohibits the distribution of deepfake videos and images.
- Specifies penalties for violations.
- Includes exceptions for parody or satire.
Latest Legislative Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 17 nays 69
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 35)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| B. Anderson | Primary |
| Bekkedahl | Primary |
| D. Ruby | Primary |
| G. Lee | Primary |
| Headland | Primary |
Roll Call Votes
Motion: for Final Passage on HB 1320 ·
Jan 21, 2025
17 Yea
69 Nay
8 Other
Compliance Checklist
Ensure no deepfake content is created or distributed
Who: All digital media creators and distributors
Penalty: Potential penalties for violations
Who: All digital media creators and distributors
Penalty: Potential penalties for violations
Full Legal Analysis
HB 1320 proposes a new section to the North Dakota Century Code that specifically targets deepfake videos and images. The bill aims to prohibit the creation and distribution of such content, which can be used to mislead or harm individuals. The bill specifies penalties for violations and includes definitions of what constitutes a deepfake. Additionally, it outlines exceptions and defenses, such as content created for parody or satire, highlighting the state's intent to regulate emerging technologies that pose risks to individuals and society.
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