Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the distribution of any fake media message of any political candidate for elective office within 90 days of an election in the state of Missouri.

Highlights:

• Defines terms related to Deepfakes and other generated content (Sec. 1). 

• Prohibits the distribution of any fake media message of any political candidate for elective office within 90 days of an election in the state of Missouri (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that this does not apply if there is a disclaimer that this message was created with deepfake technology (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that candidates shall be allowed to inquire injunctive relief if they are affected by these deep fakes (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that individuals who violate this act are committing a class B misdemeanor, a class A misdemeanor if they intend to cause bodily harm, or a class E felony if it is done within five years of another violation (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that the radio or tv station that the deep fake is displayed on is not liable (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that similar regulations apply to robo-callers (Sec. 1).

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