Amendment H-8058 to HF 2609

Relating to the use of synthetic media in campaign materials, and making penalties applicable

Adopted · March 12, 2026

Filed February 26, 2026 in the House by

What it changes

Page 1, before line 4 by inserting: “a. “Person who is responsible” means the person who pays for the publication or creation of published material. “Person who is responsible” does not mean a media or technology organization publishing, broadcasting, distributing, or hosting published material on behalf of another person.”
Page 1, by striking line 4 and inserting: “b. (1) “Synthetic media” means an image, audio recording, or”
Page 1, line 10, by striking “(1)” and inserting “(a)”
Page 1, line 13, by striking “(2)” and inserting “(b)”
Page 1, line 16, by striking “b.” and inserting “(2)”