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AI Summary
SC H 3517: Deceptive and fraudulent deepfake media depicting a candidate's likeness in elections, requiring requisite disclosure language and allowing candidates to seek equitable relief.
Business Impact
If you distribute media related to candidates in South Carolina, you must include disclosure language within 90 days of an election or face legal action.
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— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
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Key Provisions
- Prohibits distribution of deceptive deepfake media depicting a candidate's likeness within 90 days of an election.
- Requires inclusion of requisite disclosure language in such media.
- Allows candidates to seek injunctive relief, equitable relief, and damages against violators.
Latest Legislative Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 125)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Alexander | Primary |
| Allison | Primary |
| Anderson | Primary |
| Atkinson | Primary |
| B. Cox | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Include requisite disclosure language in deepfake media
Who: Media distributors and political campaigns
Deadline: Within 90 days of an election
Penalty: Legal action for non-compliance
Who: Media distributors and political campaigns
Deadline: Within 90 days of an election
Penalty: Legal action for non-compliance
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