THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026 Page 5 MASS HOUSE | FROM Page 3 or AI-generated content to get the facts about an election. The House is taking reasonable and timely steps to mitigate any possible negative outcomes and preserve election integrity.” “As we approach another election season, we cannot ignore the reality of artifi cial intelligence being weaponized to spread misinformation at an unprecedented scale,” said Representative Jessica Ann Giannino (D-Revere). “Deepfakes and synthetic media pose a direct threat to voter trust and to the integrity of our democratic process. These bills send a clear message: in Massachusetts, we will not allow deception to undermine 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 BATTLE | FROM Page 2 ager-City Council) governmental system from 1950-1965. In 1964, the voters of the City of Revere chose to return to (Mayor-City Council) governmental system, which offi cially commenced in January of 1966. This 60th anniversary marks six decades under the Mayor- City Council form of government, which provides for an elected legislative branch of government, the City Council, as well as an elected Chief Executive Offi cer, the Mayor, both branches of the government are directly accountable to the electorate. 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 Jeffrey 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. • 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, nonprofit 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. An Act enhancing disclosure 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 fi ne of not more than $1,000. “With the rapid advancement in new media technolThese three seminal anniversaries represent the pillars of our governmental heritage of independence, which created our national government and the founding of our early town government, and also remind us of the many generations of the leaders and residents of our community who shaped Revere’s history over all these many years. (John J. Henry served as City Clerk of the City of Revere for 32 years from 1977 to 2009. He has written numerous articles about Revere and its people.) SPECIAL OFFER Safety. Style. Stress-Free Installation. CALL NOW 1.877.357.6691 FREE Fixtures and FREE Shower Door Add’l terms apply. Offer subject to change and vary by dealer. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 3/31/26. ogies, 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 political advertising and establishing monetary penalties for violations. Promoting the responsible use Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 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. A map that despite the location of the Battle of Chelsea Creek. (Wikipedia)
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