SB 7 — Use of fabricated media in elections.

2 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 7 do?

Defines "fabricated media" as any of the following that is created through a generative adversarial network or other generative artificial intelligence technology: (1) An altered facsimile of an audio or visual recording depicting an individual's speech, appearance, or conduct, the alteration of which: (A) is made without the individual's consent; (B) results in a materially inaccurate depiction of the individual's speech, appearance, or conduct; and (C) is such that a reasonable person would be unable to recognize that the recording has been altered. (2) An artificially generated audio or visual imitation of an individual that: (A) is created without the individual's consent; (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; and (C) conveys a fictional depiction of the individual's speech, appearance, or conduct. (3) A depiction of the speech, appearance, or conduct of an artificially generated person, the appearance or speech of which is not a recognizable imitation of an identifiable individual. Prohibits a person from disseminating fabricated media, or entering into a contract or other agreement under which fabricated media is disseminated, if: (1) the person knows, or reasonably should know, that the media is fabricated media; (2) the fabricated media depicts an individual and the fabricated media is disseminated without the consent of the individual depicted in the fabricated media; (3) the fabricated media is disseminated less than ninety 90 days before an election; (4) the purpose of the dissemination is injuring a candidate in an election or influencing the outcome of an election; and (5) the fabricated media does not include a disclaimer that meets specified requirements. Provides that a person who knowingly and intentionally violates the prohibition commits: (1) a Class B misdemeanor; or (2) a Class A misdemeanor or a Level 5 felony under specified circumstances. Allows specified individuals to bring a civil action for injunctive relief against a person that violates the prohibition.

Who sponsors SB 7?

SB 7 is sponsored by J.D. Ford (Democrat), Scott Baldwin (Republican), and Spencer Deery (Republican).

What is the current status of SB 7?

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 SB 7?

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