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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; makes such act a class E felony.
This bill prohibits creating and sharing synthetic media within 60 days of an election to influence its outcome, classifying it as a class E felony.
If you create or share synthetic media in New York, you must refrain from doing so within 60 days of an election or face felony charges.
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What This Means
The proposed bill aims to regulate the use of synthetic media in the context of elections, specifically targeting actions that could unduly influence electoral outcomes. By imposing strict penalties, it seeks to maintain the integrity of the electoral process.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits creation of synthetic media within 60 days of an election.
- Prohibits dissemination of synthetic media within 60 days of an election.
- Classifies violations as a class E felony.
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Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 7)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| BENJAMIN | Primary |
| GOUNARDES | Primary |
| JACOBS | Primary |
| Jeremy Cooney D | Primary |
| José M. Serrano | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Media producers and distributors
Deadline: Within 60 days of an election
Penalty: Class E felony charges
Who: Content creators and political organizations
Deadline: Within 60 days of an election
Penalty: Class E felony charges
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