Electioneering communication

An electioneering communication, within the scope of this bill, is a communication of a political nature that must adhere to the mandated AI content disclaimer requirements if it utilizes generative artificial intelligence under specified conditions.

A communication that refers to a clearly identifiable candidate for elected office, is publicly distributed, and is made during a specific period before an election, as further defined within Chapter 66, Title 67, Idaho Code. This term encompasses various forms of public outreach intended to influence the outcome of an election.

While not explicitly defined in the provided summary for HB 664, in general election law, an electioneering communication is a public communication that refers to a clearly identified candidate for federal office and is made within a specific period before an election. For HB 664, it refers to communications relevant to Idaho state or local elections.

A communication that refers to a clearly identified candidate, is publicly distributed within 60 days before a general election or 30 days before a primary election, and is targeted to the relevant electorate, but does not expressly advocate for the election or defeat of a candidate.

An electioneering communication, in the context of SB 5152, refers to any public communication that directly or indirectly supports or opposes a candidate for elective office. The law specifically targets the use of synthetic media within these communications, particularly when distributed within 60 days of an election, to prevent misleading voters.

Any broadcast, cable, or satellite communication, or digital material, that refers to a legally qualified candidate for elected office and is broadcast or promoted within 60 days before any election in which such candidate is on the ballot. The bill expands this definition to include content promoted on public-facing websites and applications for a fee.