The amendment adds exceptions to a bill about fake videos and images, allowing certain groups like news stations and internet providers to share misleading synthetic media under specific conditions.
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SF0051
Unlawful Dissemination of Misleading Synthetic Media
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In one sentence
The bill prohibits the spread of misleading synthetic media and sets penalties for those who do so, while allowing certain exceptions.
What it does
- Defines 'synthetic media' as manipulated images or videos that look real but are not.
- Prohibits knowingly spreading synthetic media without clear labels to warn viewers it is fake.
- Allows people affected by misleading synthetic media to sue the person who spread it and get damages.
- Gives the attorney general power to investigate and enforce this law.
Who it affects
- People who create or share misleading synthetic media
- Individuals depicted in misleading synthetic media
Limits and unknowns
- The bill does not apply if synthetic media is used in news broadcasts with clear warnings.
- It exempts certain entities like internet service providers from penalties under specific conditions.
- The bill was marked as inactive by Wyoming's legislature and did not pass.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Synthetic Media
- Images, audio recordings, or videos that have been altered to look real but are not.
Official record
Sources
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 8, 1:05 AM
Couldn't find a published reason.
Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
5 roll calls
S 3rd Reading:Passed 17-7-7-0-02024-02-27 · Senate17 yes 7 no
- Yes
- 17
- No
- 7
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 7
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 17
Bill LandenR · S27Cale CaseR · S25Charles ScottR · S30Chris RothfussD · S09Dan DockstaderR · S16Dan FurphyS10Ed CooperR · S20Eric BarlowR · S23Fred A BaldwinS14Jim AndersonR · S28Larry HicksR · S11Mike GierauD · S17Ogden DriskillR · S01Stacy JonesR · S13Stephan PappasR · S07Tara NethercottR · S04Wendy SchulerR · S15
No 7
S 3rd Reading:S Bill Reconsideration Motion Passed by Roll Call 17-7-7-0-02024-02-27 · Senate17 yes 7 no
- Yes
- 17
- No
- 7
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 7
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 17
Affie EllisS08Bill LandenR · S27Cale CaseR · S25Charles ScottR · S30Chris RothfussD · S09Dan DockstaderR · S16Dan FurphyS10Ed CooperR · S20Eric BarlowR · S23Fred A BaldwinS14Jim AndersonR · S28Mike GierauD · S17Ogden DriskillR · S01Stacy JonesR · S13Stephan PappasR · S07Tara NethercottR · S04Wendy SchulerR · S15
No 7
S 3rd Reading:Failed 11-20-0-0-02024-02-27 · Senate11 yes 20 no
- Yes
- 11
- No
- 20
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 11
No 20
Affie EllisS08Anthony BouchardS06Bill LandenR · S27Bo BitemanR · S21Bob IdeR · S29Brian BonerR · S02Charles ScottR · S30Cheri SteinmetzR · S03Dan DockstaderR · S16Dan LaursenR · S19David A KinskeyS22Eric BarlowR · S23Evie BrennanR · S31John KolbR · S12Lynn HutchingsR · S05Stacy JonesR · S13Tim FrenchR · S18Tim SalazarR · S26Troy McKeownR · S24Wendy SchulerR · S15
S09 - Minerals:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02024-02-22 · Senate5 yes 0 no
- Yes
- 5
- No
- 0
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
S Introduced and Referred to S09 - Minerals 28-3-0-0-02024-02-12 · Senate28 yes 3 no
- Yes
- 28
- No
- 3
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 28
Affie EllisS08Anthony BouchardS06Bill LandenR · S27Bo BitemanR · S21Brian BonerR · S02Cale CaseR · S25Charles ScottR · S30Chris RothfussD · S09Dan DockstaderR · S16Dan FurphyS10David A KinskeyS22Ed CooperR · S20Eric BarlowR · S23Evie BrennanR · S31Fred A BaldwinS14Jim AndersonR · S28John KolbR · S12Larry HicksR · S11Lynn HutchingsR · S05Mike GierauD · S17Ogden DriskillR · S01Stacy JonesR · S13Stephan PappasR · S07Tara NethercottR · S04Tim FrenchR · S18Tim SalazarR · S26Troy McKeownR · S24Wendy SchulerR · S15
Official activity
Bill history
- H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4House
- H No report prior to CoW CutoffHouse
- H Introduced and Referred to H07 - CorporationsHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- S 3rd Reading:Passed 17-7-7-0-0Senate
- S 3rd Reading:S Bill Reconsideration Motion Passed by Roll Call 17-7-7-0-0Senate
- S 3rd Reading:Failed 11-20-0-0-0Senate
- S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
- S COW:PassedSenate
- S Placed on General FileSenate
- S09 - Minerals:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
- S Introduced and Referred to S09 - Minerals 28-3-0-0-0Senate
- S Received for IntroductionSenate
- Bill Number AssignedLSO
Changes
Amendments
2 stored
The amendment adds a new section to exempt certain broadcasters from penalties if they clearly disclose that synthetic media in their broadcasts may not be authentic.