SC H4660 | 2023-2024 | 125th General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on January 9 2024 - 25% progression
Action: 2024-01-09 - Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 9 2024 - 25% progression
Action: 2024-01-09 - Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 7-25-230 So As To Prohibit The Distribution Of Deceptive And Fraudulent Deepfake Media Of A Candidate Within Ninety Days Of An Election Unless The Media Includes Requisite Disclosure Language, And To Authorize A Candidate Whose Likeness Is Depicted In Media Distributed In Violation Of This Section To Seek Injunctive Or Other Equitable Relief As Well As An Action For Damages Against The Distributor Of The Media.
Title
Deceptive and fraudulent deepfake media in elections
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-09 | House | Referred to Committee on Judiciary |
| 2024-01-09 | House | Introduced and read first time |
| 2023-12-14 | House | Referred to Committee on Judiciary |
| 2023-12-14 | House | Prefiled |
Code Citations
South Carolina State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4660&session=125&summary=B |
| Text | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4660_20231214.htm |
