IL HB3303

Prohibits distributing "materially deceptive media" (deepfakes) within 90 days before an election when the person knows the content falsely represents an individual and intends to harm a candidate's reputation or change voting behavior through deception

Defines "deepfake" as realistic video, audio, images, or photographs created through technical means that would lead a reasonable person to believe an individual engaged in speech or conduct they did not actually perform

Requires disclaimers on manipulated media stating content "has been manipulated by technical means and depicts speech or conduct that did not occur" — with specific requirements for visibility in videos, audio announcements, and image text

Exempts news broadcasts, publications that disclose authenticity questions, broadcasters who make good faith efforts to verify content, and satire or parody

Violations constitute a Class C misdemeanor, elevated to Class A misdemeanor if intended to cause violence or bodily harm, and a Class 3 felony for second or subsequent offenses within 5 years