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MDMarylandMarylandLawLawSB 141

Election misinformation, disinformation and deepfakes

Authorizes the State Administrator of Elections to act on credible reports of election misinformation or disinformation, including deepfakes, and sets related requirements; cross-filed with HB 145.

Where it stands

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Approved by the governor (Chapter 444)May 124 months ago

Body
Maryland General Assembly
Session
2026
Introduced
Jan 14
In effect since
Jun 13 months ago
Sponsors
D (Democrat)Democrat
DeepfakesElectionsAI
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Timeline

  1. Jun 1 3 months ago

    Effective

  2. May 12 4 months ago

    Approved by the governor (Chapter 444)

  3. Apr 13 5 months ago

    Final passage by both chambers

  4. Apr 10 5 months ago

    Passed House with amendments

  5. Feb 12 7 months ago

    Passed Senate

  6. Jan 14 8 months ago

    First reading in Senate, referred to Education, Energy, and the Environment

Sponsors

  • D (Democrat)Katie Fry Hester