HB1041Arkansas2025 sessionFailed / Dead
To Prohibit Deceptive And Fraudulent Deepfakes In Election Communications.
Plain-language summary
Prohibits the creation and distribution of deceptive, fraudulent deepfake media in election communications. Targets synthetic audio, images, or video used to mislead voters about candidates or campaigns.
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History
Nov 20, 2024
HFiled
Jan 13, 2025
HRead the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS- HOUSE
Jan 16, 2025
HPlaced on second reading for the purpose of amendment.
Jan 16, 2025
HAmendment No. 1 read and adopted and the bill ordered engrossed.
Jan 16, 2025
HREPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
Feb 27, 2025
HPlaced on second reading for the purpose of amendment.
Feb 27, 2025
HAmendment No. 2 read and adopted and the bill ordered engrossed.
Feb 27, 2025
HREPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
Mar 19, 2025
HPlaced on second reading for the purpose of amendment.
Mar 19, 2025
HAmendment No. 3 read and adopted and the bill ordered engrossed.
Mar 19, 2025
HREPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
May 5, 2025
HDied in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
Progress
Introduced
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Failed / DeadMay 5, 2025
Sponsors
SR
Rep. Scott Richardson (R)Prime sponsor
JB
Sen. Joshua Bryant (R)
AC
Rep. Andrew Collins (D)
CT
Sen. Clarke Tucker (D)
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