Texas HB2795 creates criminal offenses for creating and distributing misleading images and videos, particularly deep fake videos, with intent to.

Texas HB2795 amends the Election Code to establish criminal penalties for creating and distributing misleading images and videos, specifically targeting deep fake videos. A person commits an offense if they create or distribute a deep fake video with the intent to deceive and influence an election. The bill also penalizes the creation and distribution of altered images with intent to deceive and influence an election. An affirmative defense exists if the altered image is clearly labeled.

Texas HB2795 creates criminal offenses for creating and distributing misleading images and videos, particularly deep fake videos, with intent to.

Texas HB2795 amends the Election Code to establish criminal penalties for creating and distributing misleading images and videos, specifically targeting deep fake videos. A person commits an offense if they create or distribute a deep fake video with the intent to deceive and influence an election. The bill also penalizes the creation and distribution of altered images with intent to deceive and influence an election. An affirmative defense exists if the altered image is clearly labeled.