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MSMississippiMississippiLawLawSB 2577

Wrongful dissemination of digitizations

Creates criminal penalties for the wrongful dissemination of digitizations, meaning digitally altered or AI-created depictions of real people, including in connection with elections.

Where it stands

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Approved by the governor (Chapter 467)Apr 30, 20242 years ago

Body
Mississippi Legislature
Session
2024
Introduced
Feb 19, 2024
In effect since
Jul 1, 20242 years ago
Sponsors
R (Republican)Republican
DeepfakesElectionsAI
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Timeline

  1. Jul 1, 2024 2 years ago

    Effective

  2. Apr 30, 2024 2 years ago

    Approved by the governor (Chapter 467)

  3. Apr 26, 2024 2 years ago

    Conference report adopted by both chambers

  4. Apr 4, 2024 2 years ago

    Passed House as amended

  5. Mar 13, 2024 2 years ago

    Passed Senate as amended

  6. Feb 19, 2024 2 years ago

    Referred to Senate Elections and Judiciary B committees

Sponsors

  • R (Republican)Jeremy England