This bill amends section 49-1401 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, to enhance the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act by defining terms related to deepfakes and synthetic media. It specifically prohibits the distribution of deceptive and fraudulent deepfakes that misrepresent candidates or political parties within ninety days of an election. The bill outlines what constitutes a deceptive deepfake and provides exceptions for media that includes clear disclosures about its manipulated nature.

Additionally, the bill allows candidates depicted in such deepfakes to seek injunctive or equitable relief against their distribution. It also clarifies that certain entities, such as broadcasting stations and publications, are exempt from liability if they meet specific criteria, including providing adequate disclosures about the authenticity of the media. The bill includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable. The original section 49-1401 is repealed as part of this legislative update.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-1401