MASS HOUSE | FROM Page 5 our elections. Voters deserve to know that what they are seeing and hearing is real. I am grateful to Speaker Mariano, Chairman Hunt, Chair FarleyBouvier, and our colleagues for their leadership in advancing these critical protections to safeguard our democracy.” “Integrity in our elections is essential to our democracy. These pieces of legislation require that the public be notifi ed when AI is used in a political campaign and prohibits the unlawful use of AI to create fake ads. I am pleased to support both of these bills,” said State Representative Jeff rey Rosario Turco (D. Winthrop). An Act to Protect against Election Misinformation prohibits the distribution of deceptive communications within 90 days of an election, which includes: • Audio or visual media which depicts a candidate with intent to injure their reputation or deceive a voter into voting for or against them. • Media that concerns the safety or regular operations of an election with intent to disrupt the integrity of the electoral process. THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026 An Act enhancing disclosure • Content with the intent to mislead voters as to the date and time of an election; the requirements, methods, or deadlines to vote; the certifi cation of an election; and the express endorsement of a candidate or ballot initiative by a political party, elected offi cial, nonprofi t organization, or another person. The bill authorizes a political candidate whose voice or likeness appears in a materially deceptive audio or visual media to seek injunctive or other equitable relief prohibiting the distribution of the media, or to bring an action for damages and attorney’s fees against the party that distributed the media. Exemptions for the 90-day prohibition include: media outlets who air the ads or report on the ads as part of a newscast as long as they clearly acknowledge that there are questions about its authenticity; websites, newspapers, magazines and periodicals; and satire and parody. Revere Launches Parks and Recreation Commission, Elects Jacklyn Damiano as Chair By Th e Advocate T he newly formed Parks and Recreation Commission met for the fi rst time this week. Members voted to elect Jacklyn Damiano to chair the commission. Parks and Recreation Department Director Michael Hinojosa will serve as an ex-offi cio member of the commission. The City Council was initially reluctant to create the commission for fear that it might interfere with Hinojosa, who councillors agreed does an exceptional job of organizing activities and managing the city’s recreational resources. However, it was decided that the commission could engage the community, give residents a vehicle for input and bring new ideas to the Parks and Recreation Department. Adriana Borriello, the activities coordinator for the Parks and Recreation Department, told the new commission that public engagement is one area where they could be helpful. “We would love something along those ideas to help us. We’re always striving to incorporate public opinion and what the community would like to see more of. We struggle to get our information out there,” Borriello said. Often residents say they didn’t know about events. The department needs help informing residents about what city-sponsored recreational activities are being off ered. Commissioners, who bring a wide range of experience to their posts, all agreed that the commission could help expand recreational opportunities which will contribute to the quality of life in Revere. The commission agreed on conducting an audit of recreational resources and activities in part to better understand what the city has to off er and partly to look at the scheduling for fi eld time for youth soccer. On-site interviews with EPS Principals and Administrators for current openings and opportunities for the 2026-2027 School Year. TEACHERS (ALL LEVELS) PARAPROFESSIONALS SPECIAL EDUCATION (ALL LEVELS) ENGLISH LEARNERS (ALL LEVELS) CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION BCBAs Job Openings are posted on School Spring SECURITY GUARDS CUSTODIANS requirements for synthetic media in political advertising requires that any synthetic media audio or video communication intended to infl uence voting for or against a candidate or ballot proposition must disclose at the beginning and end of the communication that it contains AI generated materials. Violations are punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000. “With the rapid advancement in new media technologies, it is important that we have proper safeguards in place to ensure this technology is not abused or manipulated to intentionally mislead voters,” said House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones. “House Bill 5094 provides for greater election transparency by mandating the full disclosure of any artifi cial intelligence-generated synthetic media used in politPage 7 ical advertising and establishing monetary penalties for violations. Promoting the responsible use of new technologies in campaign advertising will help to ensure that voters have access to reliable information, so they can make an informed decision about whether to support a candidate.” An Act to Protect against Election Misinformation passed the House by a vote of 154-3. An Act enhancing disclosure requirements for synthetic media in political advertising passed the House by a vote of 157-0. Both bills now go to the Senate for consideration. PLEASANT ST. TAX 175 Pleasant Street, Malden Specializing in Personal Income Tax Preparation Starting at $90. Call: (781) 324-6195 EVERETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOB FAIR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026 EVERETT 5-7P M HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA
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