Alabama HB291 criminalizes the distribution of materially deceptive media and allows for permanent injunctive relief.

Alabama HB291 establishes the crime of distributing materially deceptive media, which falsely depicts an individual engaging in speech or conduct they did not engage in. The bill also authorizes the Attorney General and depicted individuals to seek permanent injunctive relief against violators. A disclaimer must accompany the media, stating it has been manipulated and depicts speech or conduct that did not occur. The bill exempts certain media, including those used in bona fide news events and those that are satire or parody.

Alabama HB291 criminalizes the distribution of materially deceptive media and allows for permanent injunctive relief.

Alabama HB291 establishes the crime of distributing materially deceptive media, which falsely depicts an individual engaging in speech or conduct they did not engage in. The bill also authorizes the Attorney General and depicted individuals to seek permanent injunctive relief against violators. A disclaimer must accompany the media, stating it has been manipulated and depicts speech or conduct that did not occur. The bill exempts certain media, including those used in bona fide news events and those that are satire or parody.