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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 30, 2024 | CA | AB 2839 | Prohibits Deceptive Content in Election Advertisements | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 8) |
| May 22, 2024 | CA | AB 2355 | Requires Entities that Create, Publish, or Distribute Political Advertisements Provide a Disclosure of AI Use | Bill Passed - House (64 - 0) |
| May 21, 2024 | CA | AB 2642 | Amends Statutes Regarding Elections | Bill Passed - House (59 - 10) |
| May 21, 2024 | CA | AB 1807 | Amends Certain Sections of the Elections Code Relating to Elections | Bill Passed - House (58 - 13) |
| May 21, 2024 | CA | AB 1807 | Amends Certain Sections of the Elections Code Relating to Elections | Bill Passed - House (58 - 13) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/30 | AB 2839 | Prohibits Deceptive Content in Election Advertisements | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (63 - 8) |
| 5/22 | AB 2355 | Requires Entities that Create, Publish, or Distribute Political Advertisements Provide a Disclosure of AI Use | Bill Passed - House (64 - 0) |
| 5/21 | AB 2642 | Amends Statutes Regarding Elections | Bill Passed - House (59 - 10) |
| 5/21 | AB 1807 | Amends Certain Sections of the Elections Code Relating to Elections | Bill Passed - House (58 - 13) |
| 5/21 | AB 1807 | Amends Certain Sections of the Elections Code Relating to Elections | Bill Passed - House (58 - 13) |