Local law · Int 0293-2024
Prohibiting the dissemination of materially deceptive audio or visual media in local elections
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A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to prohibiting the dissemination of materially deceptive audio or visual media in local elections
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would prohibit the dissemination of videos, images, or sound recordings that have been intentionally manipulated to depict speech or conduct by a local candidate for office that did not actually occur, but which appears from the video, image, or sound recording to be genuine. The prohibition would only pertain to conduct intended to influence the results of a local election or injure the reputation of a candidate, and only apply within 60 days of a primary, special, or general election.
Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries
Introduced at the request of the Manhattan Borough President.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
Cosponsors
Alexa Avilés, Linda Lee and 15 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic16
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- Alexa Avilés
- Linda Lee
- Jennifer Gutiérrez
- Amanda C. Farías
- Yusef Salaam
- Shaun Abreu
- Lynn C. Schulman
- Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
- Gale A. Brewer
- Sandra Ung
- Julie Won
- Christopher Marte
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Dec 4, 2024
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
- Dec 4, 2024
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
- Feb 28, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
NYC Council