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Oregon law already prohibits intentionally spreading lies about candidates or ballot measures. This bill would extend that ban to deliberately false statements about the election process itself.
 
“This is a different kind of harm than disinformation about an opposing candidate or a ballot measure, said Rep. Julie Fahey, D-Eugene. It can impact how much trust people have in the system and in their ability to participate in their democracy.”
Violators could face a fine of up to $10,000. The measure easily passed the Oregon House and now heads to the Senate.
Fahey said the ban would extend to social media, as well as robocalls and traditional mailers. While she said there has not been a big problem with this kind of disinformation in Oregon, she cited several examples of it in other states during recent election cycles. ....

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