H3517Introduced in the House
Deceptive and fraudulent deepfake media in elections
Introduced by Jermaine Johnson, District 52
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 7-25-230 So As To Prohibit The Distribution Of Deceptive And Fraudulent Deepfake Media Of A Candidate Within Ninety Days Of An Election Unless The Media Includes Requisite Disclosure Language, And To Authorize A Candidate Whose Likeness Is Depicted In Media Distributed In Violation Of This Section To Seek Injunctive Or Other Equitable Relief As Well As An Action For Damages Against The Distributor Of The Media.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
January 14, 2025
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Bill history
Prefiled
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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