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California · AB2655 · 2023 session

Defending Democracy from Deepfake Deception Act of 2024.

EnactedChaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 261, Statutes of 2024 · Sep 17, 2024

In plain language

Known as the Defending Democracy from Deepfake Deception Act, this bill requires online platforms to label or remove materially deceptive AI-generated content about candidates and election officials in the period surrounding an election. It also gives candidates and election officials a way to seek removal of such deceptive election-related deepfakes.

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Legislative history

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  1. Sep 17, 2024—Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 261, Statutes of 2024.
  2. Sep 17, 2024—Approved by the Governor.
  3. Sep 9, 2024—Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3:30 p.m.
  4. Aug 28, 2024AssemblySenate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 59. Noes 8.).
  5. Aug 28, 2024AssemblyAssembly Rule 77 suspended.
  6. Aug 28, 2024AssemblyIn Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. May be considered on or after August 30 pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.