Definitions
17 V.S.A. § 2031
in effect2031. Definitions
As used in this subchapter:
(1) “Deceptive and fraudulent synthetic media” means synthetic media that appears to a reasonable person to be a realistic representation of:
(A) a political candidate that injures the reputation of a political candidate; or
(B) an individual that attempts to unduly influence the outcome of an election, including a public question, by providing materially false information to voters.
(2) “Synthetic media” means an image, an audio recording, or a video recording of an individual’s appearance, speech, or conduct that has been created or intentionally manipulated with the use of digital technology, including artificial intelligence.
Added 2025, No. 75 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. Mar. 5, 2026.
Source: Vermont General Assembly (legislature.vermont.gov)URL: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/17/035/02031Fetched: 10/21/2026