Synthetic Media in Election Campaigns — Disclosure Requirements
SB 5152 (signed 2023 — Gov. Inslee)
- Effective date
- 2023
- Enforcement
- Affected candidates (private right of action); WA Public Disclosure Commission
- Scope
- Electioneering communications distributed within 60 days of an election containing synthetic media must include clear and conspicuous disclosure.
- Maximum penalty
- Civil damages (general or special) plus attorneys fees; injunctive relief.