SB 96 makes it illegal to create or use deepfake videos or images to influence South Dakota elections, establishing penalties for those who violate this rule. The bill adds this prohibition to state election law to protect voters from being misled by manipulated media of candidates or election-related content.
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 5.
State Affairs Motion to amend
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 333
Senate Title amended S.J. 312
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 22, NAYS 10. S.J. 312
Senate Motion to amend S.J. 312
Senate Immediate Reconsideration (Rule 5-13.1) S.J. 312
Senate Do Pass Amended Failed, YEAS 21, NAYS 11. S.J. 311
Senate Motion to amend S.J. 311
Senate Deferred to another day S.J. 295
State Affairs Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 3.
State Affairs Motion to amend
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 107
Drew Peterson
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Liz Larson
Prime sponsor · Sen.
D
Cosponsors
State Affairs — Deferred to the 41st legislative day
Do Pass Amended
Do Pass Amended
State Affairs — Do Pass Amended