As prefiled: - Authorizes the State Administrator of Elections to disseminate correct information, seek injunctions for the removal of election misinformation or disinformation, and issue subpoenas for related records. - Allows the State Board of Elections to file a civil action and seek damages against an entity that publishes election misinformation or disinformation. - Prohibits the knowing or reckless dissemination of a materially false deepfake with the intent to influence an election or voter. - Establishes that a violation of the deepfake prohibition is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a $5,000 fine and/or 5 years imprisonment.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Feb 4, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Government, Labor, and Elections |
Jan 16, 2026 | H | Hearing 2/04 at 2:00 p.m. |
Jan 14, 2026 | H | First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections |
Jul 16, 2025 | H | Pre-filed |
| Last Action | Jan 16, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Jan 17, 2026 |