Revision: March 27, 2024, 3:31 p.m.
Rep. Brennan, Merr. 9
March 27, 2024
2024-1363h
08/05
Floor Amendment to HB 1596-FN
Amend RSA 664:14-c as inserted by section 1 of the bill by inserting after paragraph III the following new paragraph, and renumbering the original paragraphs IV-V to read as V-VI, respectively:
IV.(a) A candidate whose appearance, action, or speech is depicted through the use of a deceptive and fraudulent deepfake in violation of paragraph II may seek injunctive or other equitable relief prohibiting the publication of such deceptive and fraudulent deepfake.
(b) A candidate whose appearance, action, or speech is depicted using a deceptive and fraudulent deepfake in violation of paragraph II may also bring an action for general or special damages against the sponsor. The court may award a prevailing party reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. This section shall not limit or preclude a plaintiff from securing or recovering any other available remedy.
2024-1363h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires the disclosure of media created using artificial intelligence and deepfakes used in political advertising.