MA H76

Prohibits distributing materially deceptive election-related communications within 90 days of an election, including false information about voting dates, times, locations, registration requirements, voting methods, election certifications, or fake endorsements

Requires "actual malice" and intent to mislead voters for a violation to occur, with plaintiffs bearing the burden of proof through clear and convincing evidence

Allows affected individuals whose voice or likeness appears in deceptive communications, or the Attorney General, to seek injunctive relief and damages, plus attorney's fees for prevailing parties

Exempts news organizations covering such content if they disclose it may be manipulated, paid broadcast advertisements, interactive service providers protected under federal Section 230, and content that constitutes satire or parody

Defines key terms including "synthetic media" (AI-generated audio/video) and "generative artificial intelligence" to address emerging deepfake technology threats to election integrity