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HIHawaiiHawaiiLawLawSB 2687

Relating to Elections (materially deceptive media)

Prohibits recklessly distributing materially deceptive media, such as AI deepfakes, in elections, subject to exceptions, and sets criminal penalties and civil remedies.

Where it stands

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Signed as Act 191; Public Citizen's tracker reports the law was later struck down in courtJul 3, 20242 years ago

Body
Hawaii State Legislature
Session
2023-2024
Introduced
Jan 19, 2024
Votes
Senate 24-1 (final), House passed with none voting no
Sponsors
D (Democrat)Democrat
AIDeepfakesElections
Official page Source: Hawaii State Legislature measure status (data.capitol.hawaii.gov); Public Citizen election deepfake tracker

Timeline

  1. Jul 3, 2024 2 years ago

    Act 191

  2. May 1, 2024 2 years ago

    Passed final reading in both chambers (Senate 24-1)

  3. Apr 4, 2024 2 years ago

    Passed House third reading

  4. Mar 5, 2024 2 years ago

    Passed Senate third reading 24-1

  5. Jan 19, 2024 2 years ago

    Introduced

Sponsors

  • D (Democrat)Karl Rhoads
  • D (Democrat)Angus McKelvey