ESSB 5152 — Defining synthetic media in campaigns for elective office, and providing relief for candidates and campaigns.

What this bill does

Creates a civil cause of action for candidates whose appearance, action, or speech is altered in electioneering communication through the use of synthetic media. Makes the inclusion of required disclosures an affirmative defense to a cause of action brought under this act.

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Floor votes

• House — Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 6, 2023
  67 yea · 30 nay · 1 not voting
• Senate — Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 14, 2023
  32 yea · 14 nay · 3 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 15, 2023
  35 yea · 13 nay · 1 not voting

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