Bill Title: Creates the Digital Forgeries in Politics Act. Provides that an individual depicted in a digital forgery who is an Illinois resident and a candidate for office in this State has a cause of action against any person who knowingly distributes, or enters into an agreement with another person to distribute, a digital forgery if: (1) the distribution occurs within 90 days before a regular election; and (2) the distribution is reasonably likely to harm the reputation or electoral prospects of a candidate in an election. Sets forth exceptions. Allows a court to issue a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction ordering the defendant to cease the display or distribution of the digital forgery. Includes additional awards to a prevailing plaintiff.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2024-04-16 - Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton [HB4933 Detail]

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Introduced	2024-02-07	HTML/Text	Link	View

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