HB 1500 — Relative To Prohibiting The Unlawful Distribution Of Misleading Synthetic Media
HB 1500 aimed to prohibit the unlawful distribution of misleading synthetic media in New Hampshire. The bill was part of efforts to address synthetic media harms, including deepfakes and AI-generated content that could mislead the public. The latest action on the bill was an interim study report recommending it not be pursued for future legislation, with a vote of 15-2 against it.
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