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MS SB2423

Bill

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Bradford Blackmon

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires disclosure when artificial intelligence is used to create images, audio, or video in political advertisements involving candidates or ballot questions in Mississippi.

  • Defines "qualified political advertisement" as any advertisement (including search engine marketing, display ads, and video ads) containing AI-generated content made by or on behalf of a candidate, committee, or person.

  • Mandates specific disclaimer formats: text/graphics must display disclaimers in readable font size; audio messages must last at least 3 seconds; video with audio must include both visible text (4+ seconds) and spoken disclaimer (3+ seconds) in the same language as the advertisement.

  • Establishes civil penalties of up to $250 for first violations and up to $1,000 per violation for subsequent violations; each time an advertisement is distributed counts as a separate violation.

  • Exempts news broadcasts, television/radio stations paid to air political advertisements, news organizations with written AI-disclosure policies, and satire or parody from disclosure requirements; allows the Attorney General or injured candidates to seek injunctive relief in circuit court.

Legislative Description

Artificial intelligence; require disclosure when used in political advertisements.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Elections2/16/2024

Full Bill Text

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