Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025
House Bill Would Ban AI-Generated Voter Suppression Tactics, False Election Info in Final 60 Days
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Bans knowingly false messages meant to stop people from voting in federal elections, like lying about where/when to vote or who is eligible.
- Targets misinformation pushed in the 60 days before an election, including false robocalls, texts, emails, and online posts.
- Adds a rule aimed at generative AI: using AI to create fake election info to suppress voting would be illegal if done on purpose.
- Lets voters (and certain election officials) sue in federal court to stop these tactics quickly, and judges may award attorney fees.
- Creates or strengthens criminal penalties: up to 1 year in jail for deceptive voting info or for corruptly interfering with voting or registration. Also lets the Justice Department put out corrective info when local steps aren’t enough.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Related News
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Potential changes come to voting regulations
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Pennsylvania lawmakers unveil new election protection legislation
Pennsylvania Democrats are introducing state-level legislation modeled after the federal Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act. The bill seeks to protect voters from disinformation and harassment by prohibiting the dissemination of false voting info.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025
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