Indiana 2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 1228 — Fabricated media.

Last action — Authored by Representative Boy

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Defines "fabricated media" as recorded audio, a recorded image, or recorded video of an individual's speech, appearance, or conduct: (1) that has been altered without the individual's consent such that: (A) the media conveys a materially inaccurate depiction of the individual's speech, appearance, or conduct as recorded in the unaltered recording; and (B) a reasonable person would be unable to recognize that the recording has been altered; or (2) in which an artificially generated audio or visual imitation of an individual that: (A) has been created without the individual's consent; and (B) is sufficiently lifelike that a reasonable person would be unable to distinguish the speech or appearance of the imitation from the speech or appearance of the individual; is used to convey a fictional depiction of the individual's speech, appearance, or conduct. Provides that: (1) certain political campaign communications that include fabricated media depicting a candidate must include a specified disclaimer; and (2) if the communication does not include the required disclaimer, the candidate depicted may bring a civil action against specified parties in connection with the dissemination of the communication. Provides that fabricated media depicting an intimate image of an identifiable representation of an individual may be the subject of: (1) a civil action for disclosure of nonconsensual pornography; or (2) criminal prosecution for distribution of an intimate image.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Authored by Representative Boy

  2. First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

Sponsors

  • Pat Boy · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Pat Boy

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1228 do?
Defines "fabricated media" as recorded audio, a recorded image, or recorded video of an individual's speech, appearance, or conduct: (1) that has been altered without the individual's consent such that: (A) the media conveys a materially inaccurate depiction of the individual's speech, appearance, or conduct as recorded in the unaltered recording; and (B) a reasonable person would be unable to recognize that the recording has been altered; or (2) in which an artificially generated audio or visual imitation of an individual that: (A) has been created without the individual's consent; and (B) is sufficiently lifelike that a reasonable person would be unable to distinguish the speech or appearance of the imitation from the speech or appearance of the individual; is used to convey a fictional depiction of the individual's speech, appearance, or conduct. Provides that: (1) certain political campaign communications that include fabricated media depicting a candidate must include a specified disclaimer; and (2) if the communication does not include the required disclaimer, the candidate depicted may bring a civil action against specified parties in connection with the dissemination of the communication. Provides that fabricated media depicting an intimate image of an identifiable representation of an individual may be the subject of: (1) a civil action for disclosure of nonconsensual pornography; or (2) criminal prosecution for distribution of an intimate image.
Who sponsors HB 1228?
HB 1228 is sponsored by Pat Boy.
What is the current status of HB 1228?
This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1228?
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