HB316Delaware2023 sessionPassed / Enacted
An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Deep Fakes In Elections.
Deepfakes & synthetic mediaElections & political contentGenerative AI & foundation modelsCriminal justice & policingLiability & private right of action
Plain-language summary
Creates a new election crime for distributing an AI-manipulated or AI-generated deepfake video, audio, or image within 90 days of an election with intent to harm a candidate or deceive voters. Provides a disclaimer exception, civil injunctive relief for affected candidates, and criminal penalties ranging from misdemeanor to felony for repeat or violence-inciting offenses.
Summary generated by AI from the official bill text — may contain errors.
History
Mar 21, 2024
Adopted in lieu of the original bill HB 316, and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
Apr 16, 2024
Amendment HA 1 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Apr 24, 2024
Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its Merits
May 9, 2024
Amendment HA 2 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
May 9, 2024
Amendment HA 1 to HS 1 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
May 9, 2024
Amendment HA 2 to HS 1 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
May 9, 2024
Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 2 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT
May 9, 2024
Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate
Jun 12, 2024
Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 7 On Its Merits
Jun 26, 2024
Amendment SA 1 to HS 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Jun 27, 2024
Amendment SA 1 to HS 1 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
Jun 27, 2024
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
Jun 30, 2024
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 NO
Oct 9, 2024
Signed by Governor
Progress
Introduced
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into lawOct 9, 2024
Sponsors
CR
Rep. Cyndie Romer (D)Prime sponsor
VL
Rep. Valerie Longhurst (D)
BT
Sen. Bryan Townsend (D)
NP
Sen. Nicole Poore (D)
DN
Rep. DeShanna Neal (D)
MR
Rep. Michael Ramone (R)
Sources
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