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Maryland SB 141 (2026)

Election Misinformation, Election Disinformation, and Deepfakes

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In force since 1 Jun 2026

Status checked 12 Oct 2026

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What it covers

Knowingly or recklessly creating, using or spreading a deepfake (a realistic but false AI- or digitally-made image, audio or video of a person) to produce materially false election information meant to influence voting, petitions or an election outcome, where it causes or is meant to cause harm. Exceptions for satire and parody, certain broadcasts, news publishers that disclose the content is not authentic, and services protected by 47 U.S.C. § 230. The State Administrator of Elections must publicly correct credible reports of election misinformation and may seek court orders to remove it.

Penalties and enforcement

Maximum penalty: Misdemeanor — up to $5,000 fine, up to 5 years imprisonment, or both; the State Board of Elections may also sue to recover correction costs and damages.
Who enforces it: Criminal prosecution; Maryland State Board of Elections and State Administrator of Elections (civil suits, takedown injunctions)

Bill history

SB 141 — Chapter 444 of 2026 (signed May 12, 2026 — Gov. Moore); cross-filed as HB 145

Primary source: mgaleg.maryland.gov — SB 141 (2026)

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Is Maryland SB 141 (2026) in effect?

Yes. Maryland SB 141 (2026) has been in force since 1 Jun 2026. Status last checked 12 Oct 2026.

Who enforces Maryland SB 141 (2026)?

Criminal prosecution; Maryland State Board of Elections and State Administrator of Elections (civil suits, takedown injunctions).

What are the penalties under Maryland SB 141 (2026)?

Misdemeanor — up to $5,000 fine, up to 5 years imprisonment, or both; the State Board of Elections may also sue to recover correction costs and damages.