S2631
to protect against election misinformation
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Bill overview
This bill aims to address the spread of deceptive and fraudulent deepfakes in election communications. It seeks to establish safeguards against the use of manipulated media to mislead voters and interfere with the integrity of elections. The bill’s specific details are still under consideration as it’s currently referred to the Senate Ways and Means Committee. The legislation builds upon previous efforts to combat disinformation in elections.
Key provisions
- Addresses deceptive and fraudulent deepfakes in election communications.
- Requires transparency regarding the use of manipulated media.
- Potentially establishes standards for identifying and labeling deepfakes.
- May include provisions related to accountability for those creating and disseminating such content.
- Likely involves collaboration between state agencies and technology companies.
Who is affected
- Voters
- Political campaigns
- Election officials
- Technology companies
- State government
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to expand existing efforts to combat disinformation.
- It focuses specifically on the emerging threat of deepfakes.
- It likely requires new regulations or guidelines related to digital media.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
the Internet and Cybersecurity Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology
Cosponsor
Michael O. Moore
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Bill S.2631 194th (Current)
An Act to protect against election misinformation
Senate, October 16, 2025 -- The committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 44) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to deceptive and fraudulent deepfakes in election communications, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2631).
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill S.2631
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/16/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity |
| 10/16/2025 | Senate | New draft of S44 |
| 10/16/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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