Mis- and Disinformation: An Emerging Concern for Democracy
March 17, 2022
Over the past several years, America has witnessed a sharp increase in the amount of mis- or disinformation widely available. While harmful in any context, this phenomenon is especially pernicious when targeted bad information impacts local, state, or national democratic processes.
Over the past several years, America has witnessed a sharp increase in the amount of mis- or disinformation widely available. While harmful in any context, this phenomenon is especially pernicious when targeted bad information impacts local, state, or national democratic processes. As a result, finding ways to combat misinformation is quickly becoming a topic of legislative debate among leaders across the political spectrum as states move to prepare for the 2022 midterm elections and beyond.
Given the relative novelty of electoral misinformation as a cause for legislative concern, the existing body of legislative examples on this topic is still limited. However, the bills that have been introduced represent potential avenues through which state legislators can address misinformation in the near future.
Below, find a resource highlighting recent legislative action around mis- and disinformation, including Democratic, Republican, and bipartisan sponsored examples.
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