SB 1183
SB 1183 prohibits the distribution of deceptive and fraudulent deepfake media within 18 weeks of an election, unless a specific disclosure statement is included. The bill allows affected candidates to seek injunctive relief and imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations. It aims to prevent election disinformation and deepfake fraud. The bill includes exceptions and does not apply to certain media types.
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