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NH HB1500: Relative to prohibiting the unlawful distribution of misleading synthetic media.

Dead/Failed New Hampshire · 2024 session

Last verified May 1, 2026 · official bill text

HB1500 · where it stands

This bill did not become law (dead/failed) · last action Sep 12, 2024.

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In effect
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Dead / vetoed
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In one paragraph

HB1500 prohibits the unlawful distribution of misleading synthetic media in New Hampshire.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

If you distribute AI-generated media, ensure consent and proper labeling by July 1, 2024, or face legal consequences.

What this means

HB1500 addresses the distribution of misleading synthetic media, including AI-generated content, by establishing new criminal offenses. It affects individuals distributing such media without consent or proper notice.

Key provisions

  1. 638:26-a I: Defines 'synthetic media' as media created or modified by AI.
  2. 638:26-a II: Establishes offense for distributing misleading synthetic media without consent or notice.
  3. 638:26-a III: Establishes offense for distributing election-related misleading synthetic media.
  4. 638:26-a IV: Classifies unlawful distribution as a class A misdemeanor.
  5. 638:26-a V: Classifies certain election-related offenses as a class B felony.

Compliance checklist

  • Ensure all synthetic media distributed is not misleading. Who: Distributors and creators of synthetic media. Deadline: Upon enactment of the bill. Penalty: Legal penalties for unlawful distribution.

Latest legislative action

Sep 12, 2024. Executive Session: 09/19/2024 01:00 pm Legislative Office Building 202-204

Full analysis

House Bill 1500, introduced in New Hampshire, establishes criminal offenses related to the distribution of misleading synthetic media. The bill defines 'synthetic media' as any media, including text, image, video, or sound, created or modified using artificial intelligence algorithms. Under the bill, a person commits an offense if they distribute synthetic media purporting to be of an identifiable person without consent, without a conspicuous notice identifying it as synthetic, and with intent to mislead. Additionally, distributing election-related misleading synthetic media within 90 days of an election with intent to injure a candidate or influence election results is also criminalized. The bill classifies unlawful distribution of misleading synthetic media as a class A misdemeanor, while election-related offenses can escalate to a class B felony under certain conditions. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2024.

Sponsors (showing 5 of 11)

NameRoleDistrict
D Sponsor HD-09-MER
D Sponsor SD-004
D Sponsor SD-018
D Sponsor HD-08-HIL
D Sponsor HD-20-MER

Topics and industries

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Affected industries

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