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Texas · HB556 · 2025 session

Relating to a criminal offense for the creation or distribution of certain artificially generated media with the intent to influence the outcome of an election.

IntroducedLeft pending in committee · Apr 3, 2025

In plain language

The bill establishes a criminal offense for creating or distributing artificially generated media with the intent to influence the outcome of an election. It targets synthetic or AI-generated content used to manipulate electoral outcomes.

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Legislative history

7 actions · newest first
  1. Apr 3, 2025HouseLeft pending in committee
  2. Apr 3, 2025HouseTestimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
  3. Apr 3, 2025HouseConsidered in public hearing
  4. Apr 3, 2025HouseScheduled for public hearing on . . .
  5. Mar 3, 2025HouseReferred to Elections
  6. Mar 3, 2025HouseRead first time