This bill prohibits political ads with synthetic media from being published without a clear disclosure statement and establishes penalties for violations.
If you create political campaign advertisements in Virginia, you must disclose synthetic media use or face penalties up to $25,000.
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What This Means
SB775 aims to regulate the use of synthetic media in political campaign advertisements in Virginia. It mandates clear disclosures for altered or artificially generated content and imposes penalties for non-compliance. This bill affects political campaign operators and could influence how synthetic media is utilized in electioneering communications.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits electioneering communications with synthetic media without a disclosure statement.
- Requires a conspicuous statement regarding the alteration or artificial generation of media.
- Establishes a civil penalty up to $25,000 for violations.
- Classifies willful violations as a Class 1 misdemeanor.
- Allows registered voters to seek injunctions against non-compliant communications.
Latest Legislative Action
Senate sustained Governor's veto
Compliance Checklist
Who: Political campaign operators
Penalty: Up to $25,000 for non-compliance
Who: Political campaign operators
Penalty: Class 1 misdemeanor for willful violations
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