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AI Summary
IL HB3303: ELEC CD-DECEPTIVE MATERIAL prohibits distributing deceptive media reasonably likely to cause harm or deception within 90 days before an election, effective immediately.
Business Impact
If you distribute media related to elections in Illinois, you must ensure it is not materially deceptive or face misdemeanor charges.
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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
ELEC CD-DECEPTIVE MATERIAL — Track this IL bill and its compliance implications at AI Laws by State, focusing on intent to deceive electors, harm candidates, knowledge requirements, potential harm, timing of distribution, and exceptions. The bill is effective immediately.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits distribution of materially deceptive media within 90 days of an election if the distributor knows it falsely represents an individual, intends both to deceive electors into believing the depicted individual engaged in the depicted speech or conduct, and it is reasonably likely to change voting behavior and cause harm to the reputation or electoral prospects of a candidate.
- Exempts satire, parody, and bona fide news broadcasts under specific conditions.
- Penalties are set forth for violations.
- The bill is effective immediately.
Latest Legislative Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 40)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ann Williams D | Primary |
| David Harris | Primary |
| Don Harmon D | Primary |
| Fred Crespo D | Primary |
| Jay Hoffman D | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Ensure media distributed is not materially deceptive.
Who: All individuals and entities distributing election-related media.
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment.
Penalty: Class C misdemeanor for violations.
Who: All individuals and entities distributing election-related media.
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment.
Penalty: Class C misdemeanor for violations.
Include necessary disclaimers if using manipulated media.
Who: Distributors of media that may be considered deceptive.
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment.
Penalty: Class C misdemeanor for violations.
Who: Distributors of media that may be considered deceptive.
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment.
Penalty: Class C misdemeanor for violations.
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Full Legal Analysis
Re-checked & corrected (4 fixes). Score: 85% → 95%. The AI-generated analysis now accurately reflects the provisions of HB3303, including the requirement that distributors must know the media falsely represents an individual, intend both to deceive electors into incorrectly believing the depicted individual engaged in the depicted speech or conduct, and that it is reasonably likely to change voting behavior and cause harm to the reputation or electoral prospects of a candidate. It also specifies that distribution must occur within 90 days before an election and details exceptions for violations, including exemptions for satire, parody, and bona fide news broadcasts under specific conditions. The bill is effective immediately. Penalties are set forth for violations.
Official Source
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