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NY S08400

NY S08400: Prohibits the creation and dissemination of synthetic media within sixty days of an election with intent to unduly influence the outcome of an electi… Verified

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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.

AI Summary

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.

Business Impact

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.

State
New York
Bill Number
S08400
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
High
Category
Narrow/Targeted
Last Action
Jan 30, 2024
Last Verified
May 1, 2026
Data Updated
May 4, 2026
What do these statuses mean?
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
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Technology Digital Marketing Political Campaigns Media Production Media General

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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

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Compliance Checklist

Refrain from creating synthetic media related to elections
Who: Media producers and distributors
Deadline: Within 60 days of an election
Penalty: Class E felony charges
Avoid disseminating synthetic media related to elections
Who: Content creators and political organizations
Deadline: Within 60 days of an election
Penalty: Class E felony charges

Related & Companion Bills

New York A06790 — Prohibits the creation and dissemination of synthetic media… New York A06491 — Requires the state board of parole to notify felons of thei… New York A 6491 — Prohibits the creation and dissemination of synthetic media…

Full Legal Analysis

The bill prohibits the creation and dissemination of synthetic media within sixty days of an election if the intent is to unduly influence the election's outcome. Violators of this law would face classification as a class E felony, which carries significant legal repercussions.

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