Criminal Offenses - As introduced, prohibits a person or entity from distributing an electoral deepfake within 90 days of an election that the person or entity knows or should have known is a deceptive and fraudulent depiction of a candidate or political party; creates civil penalties and outlines exceptions. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 39, Chapter 17.

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The bill makes it illegal for any person or organization to share a deepfake that misrepresents a candidate or political party in the 90 days before a state or local election, if they know or should know it is deceptive. It allows a simple disclosure label to exempt content, and sets fines ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. The law also carves out exceptions for news media, broadcasters, regular publications, and satire.

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