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Prohibiting AI Voice Fraud in Political Campaigns

New rules aim to protect elections from fraud. They ban the distribution of fake candidate voice recordings created by artificial intelligence if intended to harm a candidate's reputation or deceive voters. This ensures citizens receive accurate information during campaigns.
Key points
Prohibits using artificial intelligence to create fake candidate voice recordings for political purposes.
Applies to recordings intended to harm a candidate or deceive voters, especially during election periods.
Violations can result in fines or up to 2 years in prison.
The law does not apply to satire, parody, or content distributed by traditional media and internet services not directly responsible for content creation.
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Print number: 118_HR_4611
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Process start date: 2023-07-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Candidate Voice Fraud Prohibition Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4611.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits using artificial intelligence to create fake candidate voice recordings for political purposes.
  • Applies to recordings intended to harm a candidate or deceive voters, especially during election periods.
  • Violations can result in fines or up to 2 years in prison.
  • The law does not apply to satire, parody, or content distributed by traditional media and internet services not directly responsible for content creation.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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