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Prohibits the creation and dissemination of synthetic media within sixty days of an election with intent to unduly influence the outcome of an election
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the creation and dissemination of synthetic media within sixty days of an election when there is intent to unduly influence the election outcome.
Business Impact
If you create or distribute synthetic media, you must cease all activities 60 days before an election or face legal penalties.
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— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
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What This Means
New York's proposed bill A 6491 seeks to regulate synthetic media in elections. By making it a class E felony to create or disseminate such media with intent to unduly influence elections, the bill ta
Key Provisions
- Prohibits creation of synthetic media within 60 days of an election with intent to unduly influence the outcome.
- Prohibits dissemination of synthetic media within 60 days of an election with intent to unduly influence the outcome.
- Establishes violations as a class E felony.
Latest Legislative Action
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Clyde Vanel D | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Cease creation of synthetic media related to elections
Who: Media creators and organizations
Deadline: Within 60 days prior to an election
Penalty: Class E felony charges
Who: Media creators and organizations
Deadline: Within 60 days prior to an election
Penalty: Class E felony charges
Cease dissemination of synthetic media related to elections
Who: Media outlets and distributors
Deadline: Within 60 days prior to an election
Penalty: Class E felony charges
Who: Media outlets and distributors
Deadline: Within 60 days prior to an election
Penalty: Class E felony charges
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Full Legal Analysis
Bill A 6491 prohibits the creation and dissemination of synthetic media within a sixty-day window prior to an election, specifically when there is intent to unduly influence the election outcome. This
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Official Bill Text
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