RIHB 4710

Synthetic Media Accountability Act

Criminalizes the use of deepfake technology to interfere with elections or mislead voters.

Status Timeline

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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted
Last ActionFirst reading
Last Action Date2026-04-01

Sponsors

  • AM
    Amanda Mitchell
  • MN
    Matthew Nguyen

Key Information

Introduced
2026-08-24
Status
Introduced

📋 What This Means For You

This bill is still working its way through the legislature. It has not yet become law, but it signals the direction Rhode Island may take on deepfakes.

If enacted, it would: Criminalizes the use of deepfake technology to interfere with elections or mislead voters..

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