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AI Summary
The bill mandates disclosure of AI use in campaign ads, with exemptions for certain entities and content, and imposes penalties for violations, effective immediately.
Business Impact
If you run political campaigns in Oregon, you must disclose AI use in ads or face fines up to $10,000.
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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
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
Oregon's SB1571 requires political campaigns to disclose the use of artificial intelligence and synthetic media in their communications. This legislation aims to enhance transparency in campaign advertising. Entities that fail to comply may face significant penalties, making it crucial for campaign operators to understand their obligations under this new law.
Key Provisions
- Requires disclosure of AI use in campaign communications.
- Imposes civil penalties up to $10,000 for non-compliance.
- Exempts certain entities and content from disclosure requirements.
- Effective immediately upon passage.
Latest Legislative Action
Effective date, March 27, 2024.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 36)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Woods D | Sponsor | SD-013 |
| Annessa Hartman D | Sponsor | HD-040 |
| Ben Bowman D | Sponsor | HD-025 |
| Bill Hansell R | Sponsor | SD-029 |
| Cedric Hayden R | Sponsor | SD-006 |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 6)
S ·
Senate Third Reading in Concurrence ·
Mar 6, 2024
24 Yea
5 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
H ·
House Third Reading ·
Mar 5, 2024
52 Yea
3 Nay
5 Other
Passed ✓
H ·
House Committee Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng bill. (Printed B-Eng.) ·
Mar 4, 2024
5 Yea
0 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
Amendments (7)
Senate Committee On Rules Amendment #-2
Pending
2024-02-13
Senate Committee On Rules Amendment #-2
Pending
2024-02-15
Senate Committee On Rules Amendment #-3
Pending
2024-02-13
Senate Committee On Rules Amendment #-3
Pending
2024-02-15
Senate Committee On Rules Amendment #-4
Pending
2024-02-15
Senate Committee On Rules Amendment #-5
Adopted
2024-02-15
House Committee On Rules Amendment #-A6
Adopted
2024-03-04
Compliance Checklist
Disclose AI use in campaign ads
Who: Political campaign operators
Deadline: Immediately upon passage
Penalty: Up to $10,000 for violations
Who: Political campaign operators
Deadline: Immediately upon passage
Penalty: Up to $10,000 for violations
Full Legal Analysis
SB1571 mandates that any campaign communication utilizing artificial intelligence or synthetic media must include a clear disclosure of such use. This requirement applies to all political campaigns operating in Oregon. Non-compliance with this disclosure can result in civil penalties of up to $10,000. The bill also outlines specific exemptions for certain entities and types of content, although these are not detailed in the provided summary. The law is effective immediately upon passage, emphasizing the urgency for compliance.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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