Rhode IslandRhode IslandLawH 5872

Deceptive and fraudulent synthetic media in election communications

Bars distributing deceptive synthetic media of candidates in election communications within a set period before an election unless it carries a disclosure, and lets affected candidates seek relief.

Body

Rhode Island General Assembly

Session

2025

Introduced

Feb 28, 2025

Sponsors

D (Democrat)Democrat

Topics

DeepfakesElectionsAI

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