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TXTexasTexasLawLawSB 751

Election deepfake video offense

Makes it a crime to create and publish a deep fake video within 30 days of an election with intent to injure a candidate or influence the result.

Where it stands

In forceIntroducedCommitteeFloorLawIn force

Took effectSep 1, 20197 years ago

Body
Texas Legislature
Session
2019
Introduced
Feb 11, 2019
In effect since
Sep 1, 20197 years ago
Votes
Senate 31-0, House 144-0
Sponsors
R (Republican)Republican
ElectionsDeepfakes
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Timeline

  1. Sep 1, 2019 7 years ago

    Took effect

  2. Jun 14, 2019 7 years ago

    Signed by the governor

  3. May 25, 2019 7 years ago

    Senate concurred in House amendments

  4. May 22, 2019 7 years ago

    Passed the House

  5. Apr 17, 2019 7 years ago

    Passed the Senate

  6. Feb 11, 2019 7 years ago

    Filed in the Senate

Sponsors

  • R (Republican)Bryan Hughes
  • R (Republican)Morgan Meyer