Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

SB 816: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- DECEPTIVE AND FRAUDULENT SYNTHETIC MEDIA IN ELECTION COMMUNICATIONS

Enacted Last action July 2, 2025: 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor

Plain-language summary

SB 816 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- DECEPTIVE AND FRAUDULENT SYNTHETIC MEDIA IN ELECTION COMMUNICATIONS. Primary sponsor: Dawn Euer (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 2, 2025): 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Dawn Euer (Democratic); Mark McKenney (Democratic); Lou Raptakis (Democratic); Pete Appollonio (Democratic); and 6 more.