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Defining synthetic media in campaigns for elective office, and providing relief for candidates and campaigns. Enacted Effective date 7/23/2023 · May 9, 2023
In plain language Defines synthetic media used in campaigns for elective office in Washington state and creates legal relief for candidates and campaigns targeted by such content.
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Legislative history 35 actions · newest first May 9, 2023 Senate Effective date 7/23/2023. May 9, 2023 Senate Chapter 360, 2023 Laws. May 9, 2023 Senate Governor signed. Apr 19, 2023 Senate Delivered to Governor. Apr 18, 2023 House Speaker signed. Apr 18, 2023 Senate President signed. Show all 35 actions
Progress Introduced Jan 4, 2023 Filed in a chamber; hasn't passed it yet. Engrossed Passed the chamber where it was introduced. Enrolled Passed both chambers in the same form and sent to the governor or president. Enacted May 9, 2023 Became law: signed, allowed to take effect without a signature, or passed over a veto.
Sponsors Sen. Javier Valdez (D) Prime sponsor
Sen. Samuel Hunt (D), Sen. Patty Kuderer (D), Sen. Marko Liias (D), Sen. Joe Nguyen (D), Sen. Claire Wilson (D)
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