§ 17-30-3 — § 17-30-3. Application.

§ 17-30-3. Application.

(a) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following:

(1) A radio or television broadcasting station, including a cable or satellite television operator and their affiliates, programmer, or producer, or mobile application or streaming service that exhibits, distributes, or broadcasts synthetic media as prohibited by this chapter provided that they are not distributing synthetic media as a political action committee or entity making an independent expenditure as defined in § 17-25-3;

(2) An internet website, or a regularly published newspaper, magazine, or other periodical of general circulation, including an internet or electronic publication, that routinely carries news and commentary of general interest, and that publishes synthetic media as prohibited by this chapter, if the publication clearly states that the synthetic media does not accurately represent the speech or conduct of the candidate;

(3) Synthetic media that constitutes satire or parody; or

(4) An interactive computer service as defined in 47 U.S.C. § 230.

(b) The provisions of this chapter shall not restrict the ability of a person to detect, prevent, respond to, or protect against security incidents, identity theft, fraud, harassment, malicious or deceptive activities, or any illegal activity, or preserve the integrity or security of systems or investigate, report, or prosecute those responsible for any such action.

Legislative History

P.L. 2025, ch. 409, § 1, effective July 2, 2025; P.L. 2025, ch. 410, § 1, effective July 2, 2025.