Bill
H 76
Overview: Bill Number: H 76, Title: An Act to protect against election misinformation, Status: Hearing rescheduled to 09/11/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing u
Overview: Bill Number: H 76, Title: An Act to protect against election misinformation, Status: Hearing rescheduled to 09/11/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to include Virtual, Introduced: January 28, 2025, Classification: bill
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to combat the spread of election-related misinformation and disinformation. The intent is to ensure the integrity of the electoral process and provide voters with accurate, factual information.
Key Provisions:
- Requires social media platforms and online publishers to remove verifiably false content related to elections
- Establishes penalties and fines for platforms that fail to comply with content removal requirements
- Mandates the creation of a state-level task force to monitor and respond to election misinformation
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Social media platforms and online publishers that host election-related content
- Voters who may be exposed to misinformation and need accurate information
- State and local election officials who will work with the task force to address misinformation
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill's public hearing has been rescheduled to September 11, 2025
- The hearing will be held both in-person and virtually to allow for broader public participation
- After the hearing, the committee will consider the bill and potentially make amendments before a vote by the full legislative body
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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