HB 1000·OH·house
Regulate deceptive synthetic media with intent to affect election
IntroducedFiled Sep 2, 2026
Sponsor: Jim Hoops (R)
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Introduced
Sep 2, 2026
Summary
The legislation seeks to create rules for synthetic media—such as deepfakes—when used to mislead voters or affect election outcomes. It would apply to anyone who creates, distributes, or hosts such deceptive content, aiming to protect the integrity of Ohio elections.
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