On February 6, 2023, MACo Legislative Director Kevin Kinnally testified before the House Ways and Means Committee in support of HB 333- Election Law- Election Disinformation on Large Social Media Platforms and Influence Related to Voting. This bill provides necessary and timely policy changes to protect election integrity and public servants charged with ensuring fair, open, and transparent elections.
Election disinformation — including lies about the voting process and election workers — erodes public trust and suppresses voter turnout. By requiring large social media platforms to detect and report election disinformation to the State Board of Elections, HB 333 promotes transparency and takes an important step toward protecting the integrity of elections in Maryland.
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