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SDSouth DakotaSouth DakotaLawLawSB 164

Deepfakes to influence an election

Makes it a misdemeanor to distribute a deepfake of a candidate with intent to injure the candidate within a set period before an election unless it carries a disclosure.

Where it stands

In forceIntroducedCommitteeFloorLawIn force

Signed by the GovernorMar 31, 20251 year ago

Body
South Dakota Legislature
Session
2025
Introduced
Jan 30, 2025
Votes
Senate 32-3, House 45-24
Sponsors
D (Democrat)Democrat
DeepfakesElectionsAI
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Timeline

  1. Mar 31, 2025 1 year ago

    Signed by the Governor

  2. Mar 10, 2025 1 year ago

    Passed House as amended 45-24

  3. Feb 25, 2025 1 year ago

    Passed Senate 32-3

  4. Jan 30, 2025 1 year ago

    First reading in Senate

Sponsors

  • D (Democrat)Liz Larson