HB 1500-FN (2024): relative to prohibiting the unlawful distribution of misleading synthetic media.
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HB 1500-FN (2024)
relative to prohibiting the unlawful distribution of misleading synthetic media.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2024, with 7 people signed in online: 3 in support and 4 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 23, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 14, 2024 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 19, 2024. The committee met in executive session on September 19, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 15 to 2.
Sponsors
- Rep. Linda Massimilla (D - Graf 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Nancy Murphy (D - Hills 12)
- Rep. Eric Gallager (D - Merr 20)
- Rep. Jonah Wheeler (D - Hills 33)
- Rep. Thomas Cormen (D - Graf 15)
- Rep. Heath Howard (D - Straf 4)
- Rep. Angela Brennan (D - Merr 9)
- Rep. Lorrie J. Carey (D - Merr 1)
- Rep. Efstathia Booras (D - Hills 8)
- Sen. Donna Soucy (D - SD18)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 2024, 12:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
- February 23, 2024, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
- September 19, 2024, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
- September 19, 2024, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
Votes
- March 14, 2024, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 24, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/24/2024 12:00 pm LOB 202-204
- February 23, 2024: Executive Session: 02/23/2024 09:30 am LOB 202-204
- February 23, 2024: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/23/2024 (Vote 20-0; CC)
- March 14, 2024: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/14/2024
- September 19, 2024: Full Committee Work Session: 09/19/2024 10:00 am LOB 202-204
- September 19, 2024: Executive Session: 09/19/2024 01:00 pm LOB 202-204
- October 31, 2024: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 15-2)