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Media AI Laws & Regulations

208 published AI bills and regulations affecting Media across 45 states. Updated daily from official state legislature records.

208 Total Bills
45 States
8 Enacted / In Effect
79 High Risk
WV SB454
Introduced Medium Risk

Stop Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Deep Fake Media Act

SB454 aims to establish the Stop Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Deep Fake Media Act in West Virginia. Specific details will be included once the full bill text is available.

MA S2631
Introduced Medium Risk

To protect against election misinformation

Speculative analysis suggests regulation of deceptive deepfakes in election communications, but specifics are unconfirmed without the bill text.

WY HB 102
Enacted Medium Risk

Protecting kids from deepfakes and exploitative images.

HB 102 in Wyoming establishes penalties for creating or distributing deepfakes or exploitative images of minors, with specific definitions.

NM HB22
Introduced Low Risk

Distribution Of Sensitive And Deepfake Images

HB22 addresses the distribution of sensitive and deepfake images in New Mexico. Specific provisions such as definitions, penalties, and compliance measures are not verified.

NY S09542
Introduced High Risk

Prohibits the publication of a digital or physical newspaper, magazine, or periodical which was wholly or partially produced or edited through the use of artificial intelligence without significant human oversight.

The bill prohibits publishing content wholly or partially produced or edited by AI without significant human oversight.

NY S08420
Passed Both Chambers Medium Risk

Requires advertisements to disclose the use of a synthetic performer; imposes a $1,000 civil penalty for a first violation and a $5,000 penalty for any subsequent violation.

This bill mandates that advertisements disclose the use of synthetic performers and imposes civil penalties for violations. Specific definitions or methods are unclear due to the absence of the full bill text.

NY A08887
Introduced Medium Risk

Requires advertisements to disclose the use of a synthetic performer; imposes a $1,000 civil penalty for a first violation and a $5,000 penalty for any subsequent violation.

This bill mandates that advertisements disclose the use of synthetic performers and establishes penalties for non-compliance.

NY A08523
Introduced Medium Risk

Requires certain political communications to include provenance data for all audios, images or videos used in such communications; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Bill A08523 mandates provenance data for media in specified political ads and communications in New York, with certain provisions subject to repeal under specified conditions.

IL SB3171
Enacted Medium Risk

ELECT CODE-DEEP FAKE VIDEO

This bill makes it a Class A misdemeanor to create and distribute deep fake videos intended to harm a candidate or influence an election within 30 days of the election.

IN SB0007
Introduced High Risk

Use of fabricated media in elections.

The bill prohibits the dissemination of fabricated media in elections without consent and requires a disclaimer, with penalties escalating to a Level 5 felony under certain conditions.

CA AB3211
In Committee Medium Risk

California Digital Content Provenance Standards.

AB3211 aims to add Chapter 41 to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, focusing on digital content provenance standards related to AI.

IL HB4763
Introduced High Risk

DIGITAL FORGERIES ACT

The Digital Forgeries Act allows individuals depicted in digital forgeries to take legal action against unauthorized distribution or creation of such content.

MO HB2321
Introduced Medium Risk

Establishes the "AI-Generated Content Accountability and Privacy Protection Act of 2026"

Establishes the 'AI-Generated Content Accountability and Privacy Protection Act of 2026' in Missouri. Specific details and key provisions are pending the release of the full bill text.

GA HB478
Introduced Medium Risk

Commerce and trade; require that AI generated content include a disclaimer indicating such content was generated using artificial intelligence

This bill mandates that AI-generated content used in commerce must include a specified form of disclaimer indicating its origin.

GA HB 1399
In Committee Medium Risk

Georgia Likeness, Expression, Generative AI, and Commercial Yield (LEGACY) Act; enact

The Georgia LEGACY Act establishes property rights in an individual's likeness, with consent requirements and private right of action based on the official description, pending full bill text. Legislative findings are included.

NJ S2544
Introduced High Risk

Establishes criminal penalties for production or dissemination of deceptive audio or visual media, commonly known as "deepfakes."

Criminalizes the creation and distribution of deceptive media, known as 'deepfakes,' in New Jersey.

CA AB2655
Passed Both Chambers High Risk

Defending Democracy from Deepfake Deception Act of 2024.

This bill amends election laws and Section 35 of the Code of Civil Procedure to combat deepfake misinformation, enhancing election integrity in California.

DE HB316
Passed Both Chambers High Risk

An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Deep Fakes In Elections.

This Act criminalizes the use of deep fake technology to influence elections, with specific penalties and exceptions for disclaimers.

NY S06638
Introduced Medium Risk

Enacts the "political artificial intelligence disclaimer (PAID) act"; requires political communications that use synthetic media to disclose that they were created with the assistance of artificial intelligence; requires committees that use synthetic media to maintain records of such usage.

The PAID Act mandates disclosure of AI-assisted synthetic media in political communications and record-keeping by committees.

VA HB982
Introduced High Risk

Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.

This bill prohibits political advertisements containing synthetic media without a disclosure statement and allows registered voters to seek injunctions for violations.

WV HB5548
Introduced Medium Risk

Stop Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Deep Fake Media Act

HB5548 aims to address the unauthorized distribution of intimate media created with deep fake technology in West Virginia. The full bill text is unavailable, limiting analysis. Without the text, assumptions about specific legal mechanisms or penalties cannot be made.

IL HB4869
Introduced Medium Risk

CONSUMER FRAUD-AI DISCLOSURE

This bill mandates disclosure of synthetic media in advertisements, ensuring transparency about AI-generated content.

NY A07904
Introduced Medium Risk

Requires disclosure of the use of artificial intelligence in political communications; directs the state board of elections to create criteria for determining whether a political communication contains an image or video footage created through generative artificial intelligence and to create a…

This bill mandates disclosure of AI use in political communications and directs the state board of elections to define AI-generated content.

MS HB1267
Dead Medium Risk

Political communication; require to contain disclaimer if generated by artificial intelligence algorithms.

This bill mandates disclaimers on political communications and campaign materials generated by AI algorithms in Mississippi, without specifying penalties for non-compliance.

NY S06954
In Committee Medium Risk

Requires synthetic content creations system providers to include provenance data on synthetic content produced or modified by a synthetic content creations system that such provider makes available.

The New York bill mandates synthetic content system providers to include provenance data. The analysis is speculative due to the lack of full bill text.

AZ SB1359
Passed Both Chambers Medium Risk

Election communications; deepfakes; prohibition

SB1359's provided text does not contain substantive information regarding deepfakes or election communications.

IL SB3705
Introduced Medium Risk

DIGITAL LIKENESS PROTECTION

The bill deems certain provisions unenforceable if they meet specific conditions regarding the use of an individual's digital likeness or voice.

MA H5094
In Committee Medium Risk

Enhancing disclosure requirements for synthetic media in political advertising

Bill H5094 proposes disclosure requirements for synthetic media in political ads, including clear labeling of altered content. The bill's legislative status is currently pending.

HI HB2607
Introduced Medium Risk

Relating To Publicity Rights.

HB2607 aims to protect publicity rights in Hawaii. Specific provisions on AI deepfakes and exceptions for parody, satire, educational, and journalistic uses need verification.

NY A06293
Introduced High Risk

Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment by means of electronic or digital communication; provides for a private right of action for the unlawful dissemination or publication of deep fakes, which are digitized images which are altered to incorporate a person's face or their identifiable body…

NY A06293: Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment by means of electronic or digital communication and addresses unlawful dissemination of deep fakes depicting specific acts.

MA S2633
Introduced Medium Risk

Relative to AI-generated child sexual abuse material

Bill S2633 addresses AI-generated child sexual abuse material in Massachusetts. Specific provisions, guidelines, or penalties will be included once the full bill text is available.

WV SB170
Introduced High Risk

Stop Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Deep Fake Media Act

The bill establishes the Stop Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Deep Fake Media Act, prohibiting the distribution of deep fakes depicting sexual conduct without consent.

WV SB720
Introduced High Risk

Stop Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Deep Fake Media Act

The bill establishes the Stop Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Deep Fake Media Act, prohibiting the distribution of non-consensual deep fake media.

FL H0757
Introduced Medium Risk

Defamation, False Light, and Unauthorized Publication of Name or Likenesses

House Bill 757 addresses defamation, false light, and unauthorized use of likenesses, including AI media liability, but died on the Second Reading Calendar.

MA S44
Introduced Medium Risk

To protect against election misinformation

Bill S.44 aims to address deceptive and fraudulent deepfakes in election communications in Massachusetts, but the lack of full bill text limits detailed analysis.

IA HF2082
Introduced Medium Risk

A bill for an act relating to restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence, and creating a civil cause of action.

HF2082 introduces restrictions on AI use in Iowa and establishes a civil cause of action.

US HB5532
Introduced Medium Risk

Deep Fake Detection Prize Competition Act

The Deep Fake Detection Prize Competition Act directs the National Science Foundation to incentivize research in detecting deepfake audio, images, and video.

NY A00606
Introduced Medium Risk

Requires advertisements to disclose the use of a synthetic performer; imposes a $1,000 civil penalty for a first violation and a $5,000 penalty for any subsequent violation.

This bill requires advertisements to disclose the use of synthetic performers, with penalties for violations.

NJ S 3303
In Committee Medium Risk

Updates certain crimes to include nonconsensual pornographic deepfake threats and disclosure.

The bill addresses nonconsensual pornographic deepfake threats and disclosure based on its official description. Specific details are not confirmed without the full bill text.

OR HB2299
Passed Both Chambers High Risk

Relating to the unlawful dissemination of intimate images.

The Act criminalizes the disclosure of fake nude or sexual images, increasing penalties for such offenses.

CA SB1142
Introduced High Risk

Digital Dignity Act.

CA SB1142: Digital Dignity Act proposes changes to the Business and Professions Code and Civil Code, potentially impacting privacy protections.

HI SR81
Introduced Medium Risk

Encouraging The United States Congress To Pass The Nurture Originals, Foster Art, And Keep Entertainment Safe Act Of 2023 (no Fakes Act) And The No Artificial Intelligence Fake Replicas And Unauthorized Duplications Act Of 2024 (no Ai Fraud Act).

This resolution encourages Congress to pass two acts aimed at protecting artists and individuals from AI exploitation and unauthorized duplications.

IA SSB3039
Introduced Low Risk

A bill for an act relating to the use of synthetic media in campaign materials, and making penalties applicable.

SSB3039 is a bill introduced in Iowa concerning synthetic media in campaign materials. This analysis is based solely on the bill's title and official description.

IL HB3285
Introduced High Risk

AI VOICE OR LIKENESS CONSENT

The Artificial Intelligence Consent Act mandates disclosure for AI-generated content that mimics individuals' voices or likenesses without consent.

MD HB145
In Committee High Risk

Election Law - Election Misinformation, Election Disinformation, and Deepfakes

MD HB145: Election Law - Election Misinformation, Election Disinformation, and Deepfakes requires the State Administrator to act on credible reports, with full details pending full text.

NY A10909
Introduced Medium Risk

Enacts the "Shirley Myers White Right To Reconciliation and Digital Identity Repair Act"; establishes a right for individuals to have outdated, inaccurate, or incomplete public and digital narratives corrected once a legal matter is resolved; requires institutions to provide mechanisms for context…

NY A10909 establishes a right for individuals to correct outdated narratives post-legal resolution, requiring institutions to provide correction mechanisms.

IL SB1742
Introduced Medium Risk

ELECT CODE-DEEP FAKE VIDEO

This bill makes it a Class A misdemeanor to create and distribute deep fake videos intended to harm a candidate or influence an election within 30 days of the election.

HI SB2396
Introduced Medium Risk

Relating To Elections.

This bill prohibits distributing deceptive deepfakes of candidates or parties in electioneering communications before elections, with exceptions for bona fide newscasts and satire.

NJ S736
Introduced High Risk

Extends crime of identity theft to include fraudulent impersonation or false depiction by means of artificial intelligence or deepfake technology.

This bill extends identity theft laws to include fraud via artificial intelligence or deepfake technology.

NJ A3912
Introduced High Risk

Extends crime of identity theft to include fraudulent impersonation or false depiction by means of artificial intelligence or deepfake technology.

This bill extends identity theft laws to include fraud via AI and deepfake technology, amending N.J.S.2C:21-17 and P.L.2003, c.184, with penalties based on victims affected.

NJ S2483
Introduced High Risk

Prohibits creation or disclosure of deceptive audio or visual media, known as "deepfakes," under certain circumstances.

This bill prohibits the creation and disclosure of deceptive deepfake media under certain circumstances, establishing penalties and allowing punitive damages for willful violations.

NY A07106
Introduced Medium Risk

Enacts the "political artificial intelligence disclaimer (PAID) act"; requires political communications that use synthetic media to disclose that they were created with the assistance of artificial intelligence; requires committees that use synthetic media to maintain records of such usage.

The PAID Act mandates disclosures for political communications using synthetic media and requires committees to maintain usage records.

CA AB3050
Introduced High Risk

Artificial intelligence.

AB 3050 mandates watermarks for AI-generated materials and establishes liability for unauthorized use of personal likenesses in deepfakes.

KS HB2559
Introduced High Risk

Relating to the crime of corrupt political advertising; regulating the use; of generative artificial intelligence; requiring disclosure that an image or speech has been manipulated ; making it a crime to create false representations of candidates in campaign media or of state officials; providing…

The bill regulates generative AI in political advertising, requiring disclosure of manipulated images or speech and criminalizing false representations of candidates.

NY S 1815
Unknown Medium Risk

Requires publishers of books created with the use of generative artificial intelligence to contain a disclosure of such use

Bill S 1815 requires books created with generative AI to disclose this use. Specifics such as applicability and penalties are unknown without the full bill text.

GA HB1603
Introduced High Risk

Georgia Entertainment Artificial Intelligence Accountability and Performer Protection Act; enact

The Georgia Entertainment Artificial Intelligence Accountability and Performer Protection Act aims to protect performers by requiring consent for using their likeness, with an effective date set by the legislature.

TN HB 1513
Enacted High Risk

Election Laws - As enacted, requires political advertisements to include a disclaimer if the advertisements include deepfake elements impersonating or depicting a candidate engaging in activity or speech in which the impersonated or depicted candidate did not in fact engage; makes a violation of…

TN HB 1513: Election Laws - As enacted, requires political advertisements to include a disclaimer if the advertisements include deepfake elements impersonating or depicting a candidate engaging in act

TN SB1624
Passed Both Chambers Medium Risk

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 19, relative to the Transparency for Deepfakes in Political Advertising Act.

This bill mandates disclaimers for political ads using deepfake elements, making violations a Class C misdemeanor. It aims to ensure transparency in political advertising.

NY A09054
Introduced Medium Risk

Prohibits political communication containing any photo, video or audio depiction of a candidate created in whole or in part through the use of generative artificial intelligence.

This bill prohibits political communications featuring realistic depictions of candidates created using generative artificial intelligence.

TN HB1513
Passed Both Chambers Medium Risk

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 19, relative to the Transparency for Deepfakes in Political Advertising Act.

This bill mandates disclaimers for political ads with deepfake elements impersonating or depicting a candidate, making violations a Class C misdemeanor.

NY S07963
Introduced Medium Risk

Requires certain political communications to include provenance data for all audios, images or videos used in such communications; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Mandates provenance data for political communications with media in New York, effective from the 2030 election cycle.

IA HSB643
Introduced Medium Risk

A bill for an act relating to the use of synthetic media in campaign materials, and making penalties applicable.(See HF 2609.)

HSB643 proposes regulations on synthetic media in campaign materials in Iowa, with penalties applicable.

NY A06790
Introduced High Risk

Prohibits the creation and dissemination of synthetic media within sixty days of an election with intent to unduly influence the outcome of an election; makes such act a class E felony.

This bill prohibits creating and sharing synthetic media to influence elections within 60 days of an election, classifying it as a class E felony.

AL SB129
Introduced Medium Risk

Artificial intelligence; disclosure of artificial intelligence-generated content required, enforcement provided

The bill's provisions, penalties, and requirements cannot be confirmed due to the lack of available bill text.

VA SB775
Vetoed Medium Risk

Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.

The bill prohibits political ads containing synthetic media without a disclosure statement and imposes penalties for violations.

IL HB3303
Introduced Medium Risk

ELEC CD-DECEPTIVE MATERIAL

IL HB3303: ELEC CD-DECEPTIVE MATERIAL prohibits distributing deceptive media reasonably likely to cause harm or deception within 90 days before an election, effective immediately.

NY S06829
Introduced High Risk

Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment by means of electronic or digital communication; provides for a private right of action for the unlawful dissemination or publication of deep fakes, which are digitized images which are altered to incorporate a person's face or their identifiable body…

This bill establishes aggravated harassment via digital communication and a private right of action for the unlawful dissemination of deep fakes and intimate images.

IL HB1860
Introduced Medium Risk

ELEC CD-DECEPTIVE MATERIAL

HB1860 prohibits distributing materially deceptive media within 90 days before an election, with exceptions for clear disclaimers or bona fide news coverage. Penalties include unspecified fines and other consequences.

IL HB4711
Introduced Medium Risk

PROVENANCE DATA REQUIREMENTS

The Provenance Data Requirements Act mandates AI tool providers to apply provenance data to synthetic content, with penalties for non-compliance included.

NY A06758
Introduced High Risk

Requires advertisements to disclose the use of synthetic media; imposes a $1,000 civil penalty for a first violation and a $5,000 penalty for any subsequent violation.

This bill mandates advertisements to disclose the use of synthetic media and imposes penalties for violations.

CT HB5045
Introduced Medium Risk

An Act Concerning Unlawful Dissemination Of Intimate Images That Are Digitally Altered Or Created Through The Use Of Artificial Intelligence.

HB5045 criminalizes the nonconsensual creation and dissemination of digitally altered intimate images using AI in Connecticut.

IL SB2762
Introduced Medium Risk

ELEC CD-AI ADVERT DISCLOSURE

SB2762 mandates AI-generated political ads in Illinois to disclose AI involvement clearly, with specific readability and audibility requirements.

NJ S976
Introduced High Risk

Prohibits deepfake pornography and imposes criminal and civil penalties for non-consensual disclosure.

Prohibits non-consensual disclosure of deepfake pornography, imposing criminal and civil penalties in New Jersey.

NJ A4435
Introduced Medium Risk

Updates certain crimes to include nonconsensual pornographic deepfake threats and disclosure.

Bill A4435 updates NJ law to include nonconsensual pornographic deepfake threats and disclosures as criminal offenses.

TX HB3950
Introduced Medium Risk

Relating to digital replication rights in the voice and visual likeness of individuals; providing private causes of action; authorizing a fee.

This bill addresses the rights of individuals regarding the digital replication of their voice and visual likeness.

IL SB3248
Introduced High Risk

PROTECTS VOICE & IMAGES

The No AI FRAUD Act protects individuals' rights over their voice and likeness from unauthorized AI-generated replicas, with rights transferable for ten years posthumously.

NH HB1710
Introduced Medium Risk

Relative to civil actions regarding the prohibited use of synthetic media.

HB1710 establishes a civil cause of action for the distribution of misleading synthetic media in New Hampshire.

NH HB1500
Introduced Medium Risk

Relative to prohibiting the unlawful distribution of misleading synthetic media.

HB1500 prohibits the unlawful distribution of misleading synthetic media in New Hampshire.

CA SB1216
Passed Both Chambers Medium Risk

Secretary of Government Operations: deepfakes.

SB1216 mandates the Secretary of Government Operations to evaluate deepfakes' impact and report findings by October 1, 2024.

NJ A5511
In Committee Medium Risk

Prohibits creation or disclosure of deceptive audio or visual media, known as "deepfakes," under certain circumstances.

Prohibits creation or disclosure of deceptive 'deepfakes' under certain circumstances in New Jersey.

KS SB375
Enacted High Risk

Prohibiting the use of generative artificial intelligence to create false representations of candidates in election campaign media or of state officials.

This bill prohibits the use of generative AI to create false representations of candidates in election media or state officials.

IL HB4875
Passed Both Chambers Medium Risk

PUBLICITY ACT-USE OF AI

Amends the Right of Publicity Act to define AI terms and expand enforcement rights for recording artists.

IL SB0150
Introduced Medium Risk

ELEC CD-AI ADVERT DISCLOSURE

This bill mandates that political ads generated by AI must clearly disclose their AI origin, with specified penalties for non-compliance.

WV SB198
Passed Both Chambers High Risk

Prohibiting creation, production, distribution, or possession of artificially generated child pornography

SB198 criminalizes AI-generated child pornography and addresses nonconsensual disclosure of fabricated images, with mandatory reporting and exemptions for certain groups.

IL HB5594
Introduced High Risk

PROTECT IMAGE-VOICE-LOOKS

The NO FAKES Act allows civil actions for unauthorized use of digital replicas of individuals' likenesses, with specified damages.

AK HB129
In Committee Medium Risk

Elections: Voter Reg./legal Fund/comms

This bill relates to elections, voter registration, candidate legal funds, special needs and absentee voting, and synthetic media in election communications.

IN HB1283
Introduced High Risk

Use of altered media in elections.

This bill targets fabricated media that misrepresents candidates within 90 days of an election, allowing civil action by candidates.

GA SB392
Introduced Medium Risk

Elections; criminal offense of election interference with a deep fake and solicitation; establish

SB392 establishes the criminal offense of election interference using deep fakes and solicitation, including definitions, exceptions, and State Election Board duties.

MN SF4114
Introduced High Risk

Constitutional amendment proposal excluding artificial intelligence from the right to free speech

This constitutional amendment proposal seeks to exclude artificial intelligence from the right to free speech in Minnesota.

MA H846
Introduced Medium Risk

Enhancing disclosure requirements for synthetic media in political advertising

Bill H846 addresses disclosure requirements for synthetic media in political ads in Massachusetts. Analysis is based solely on the title and official description.

OH HB 185
In Committee Medium Risk

Regards an individual's persona usage; prohibit certain deepfakes

This bill amends laws to protect individuals from unauthorized use of their persona and prohibits deepfake recordings that misrepresent individuals without consent.

SC H3058
Passed Both Chambers High Risk

Disclosure of Intimate Images

This bill criminalizes the unauthorized disclosure of intimate images, including digitally forged images, with defined penalties.

IL HB 5106
In Committee Medium Risk

CRIM CD-DEEPFAKE-HARASS

IL HB 5106: CRIM CD-DEEPFAKE-HARASS aims to criminalize harassment using deepfakes, defined in the bill, through electronic communications with intent to harass.

NY A10047
Introduced High Risk

Establishes disclosure requirements for AI-generated or materially AI-altered media depicting historically recognized human disasters when such media is publicly distributed; requires platform operators to allow the use of labelling; provides for enforcement by the attorney general.

The bill allows disclosure for AI-generated or materially AI-altered media depicting historically recognized human disasters when publicly distributed, with enforcement by the attorney general.

SC H3517
Introduced Medium Risk

Deceptive and fraudulent deepfake media in elections

Prohibits deceptive deepfake media of candidates within 90 days of elections unless disclosed. The term 'deepfake media' is not defined in the bill text provided.

CA SB942
Passed Both Chambers Medium Risk

California AI Transparency Act.

The California AI Transparency Act mandates AI detection tools and content disclosures for certain AI systems, effective January 1, 2026.

US SB1837
In Committee Medium Risk

DEFIANCE Act of 2025 Disrupt Explicit Forged Images And Non-Consensual Edits Act of 2025

The DEFIANCE Act of 2025 aims to address non-consensual digital forgeries, focusing on 'intimate' content as per its official description. Further details await the full bill text.

MI HB5570
In Committee Medium Risk

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; guidelines for dissemination of deep fake sexual images; enact. Amends sec. 17b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.17b).

HB5570 amends Michigan's criminal procedure to include dissemination of intimate deep fakes with aggravating factors as a felony.

SC H 3517
In Committee Medium Risk

Deceptive and fraudulent deepfake media in elections

SC H 3517: Deceptive and fraudulent deepfake media depicting a candidate's likeness in elections, requiring requisite disclosure language and allowing candidates to seek equitable relief.

NJ A3540
Passed Both Chambers High Risk

Establishes criminal penalties for production or dissemination of deceptive audio or visual media, commonly known as "deepfakes."

Establishes civil and criminal penalties in New Jersey for creating or sharing deceptive 'deepfake' media.

IA SF2166
Introduced Medium Risk

A bill for an act relating to the publication of electioneering communications containing synthetic media, and providing penalties.

SF2166 addresses electioneering communications with synthetic media. Specific provisions and penalties will be detailed once the full bill text is available.

US HB1941
Introduced Medium Risk

Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act

The bill aims to prohibit the disclosure of intimate digital depictions.

PA HR81
Introduced Medium Risk

Urging the Congress of the United States to amend 17 U.S.C. §§ 102 and 107 to protect creative workers against displacement by artificial intelligence technology.

This resolution urges Congress to amend copyright laws to protect creative workers from displacement by artificial intelligence technology.

ND HB 1320
Dead Medium Risk

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-31 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibiting deepfake videos and images; and to provide a penalty.

This bill aims to prohibit the creation and distribution of deepfake videos and images, specifying penalties for violations.

NJ S 3305
In Committee Medium Risk

Prohibits creation or disclosure of deceptive audio or visual media, known as "deepfakes," under certain circumstances.

This bill prohibits the creation or disclosure of deceptive deepfake media under certain circumstances, which are to be verified once the full bill text is available.

HI SB2304
Introduced High Risk

Relating To Identity Theft.

SB2304 aims to address fraudulent impersonation in identity theft laws, based on the official description, with specifics on technology pending full text review.

HI HB1954
Introduced High Risk

Relating To Identity Theft.

HI HB1954: Relating To Identity Theft, focusing on amendments to identity theft laws, including fraudulent impersonation and AI-related offenses. Verified with full bill text.

HI HB346
Introduced Medium Risk

Relating To Privacy.

HB346 adds the disclosure or threat of disclosure of deep fake images or videos to Hawaii's first-degree privacy violation offense.

ID H0727
Passed Both Chambers Medium Risk

Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding video voyeurism and to revise a penalty for disclosing explicit synthetic media.

House Bill 727 amends Idaho law regarding video voyeurism and revises penalties for disclosing explicit synthetic media.

MO SB1324
Introduced Medium Risk

Creates regulations of artificially generated online content using artificial intelligence

SB1324 proposes regulations for AI-generated content in Missouri, based on the official description, as the full bill text is not available.

WI AB855
Dead Medium Risk

Synthetic digital representations and providing a penalty.

AB855 proposes amendments to Wisconsin statutes to address synthetic digital representations, defining them and specifying penalties for violations.

IA HF2609
In Committee Medium Risk

A bill for an act relating to the use of synthetic media in campaign materials, and making penalties applicable. (Formerly HSB 643.)

HF2609 addresses the use of synthetic media in Iowa campaign materials, but specific definitions and penalties require confirmation from the bill text.

VA SB141
In Committee Medium Risk

Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.

SB141 prohibits electioneering communications with synthetic media without a specific statement, imposing penalties for violations.

SC H4660
Introduced Medium Risk

Deceptive and fraudulent deepfake media in elections

The bill prohibits deceptive deepfake media of candidates within 90 days of an election unless proper disclosures are included.

SC H5394
Introduced Medium Risk

Eavesdropping, Peeping, and Voyeurism

This bill amends laws on eavesdropping and voyeurism to include penalties for using AI-generated false images and requires law enforcement to notify potential victims.

VT S0023
Passed Both Chambers Medium Risk

An act relating to the use of synthetic media in elections

S.23 addresses the use of synthetic media in Vermont elections, but details are speculative without the full bill text.

NH HB1596
Passed Both Chambers Medium Risk

Requiring a disclosure of deceptive artificial intelligence usage in political advertising.

HB1596 mandates disclosure of AI and deepfake use in political ads within 90 days of an election.

VA HB868
Introduced High Risk

Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.

This bill prohibits political ads with synthetic media without a disclosure stating it may present conduct or speech that did not occur, imposes a penalty up to $25,000, and classifies willful violations as a Class 1 misdemeanor.

NY S 9542
Unknown Medium Risk

Prohibits the publication of newspaper, magazine, or periodical which was wholly or partially produced or edited through the use of artificial intelligence without significant human oversight

This New York bill seeks to regulate AI use in publishing by requiring human oversight, assumed as editorial review, with potential penalties for non-compliance.

NY A 1509
Unknown Medium Risk

Requires publishers of books created with the use of generative artificial intelligence to contain a disclosure of such use

This bill requires publishers to disclose the use of generative AI in book creation, with possible exceptions or criteria not detailed in the available information.

AK SB33
Introduced Medium Risk

Synthetic Media: Liability; Elections

SB33 defines synthetic media and outlines obligations for electioneering communications to prevent defamation.

IA SF2199
Introduced Medium Risk

A bill for an act relating to the ownership of artificial intelligence output and trained artificial intelligence.(Formerly SSB 3013.)

This analysis awaits the full text of SF2199 to accurately address its provisions.

NY S08721
Introduced High Risk

Creates penalties for likenesses altered or created by artificial intelligence being used for commercial gain; establishes a private right of action for the unlawful dissemination of still or video images generated by artificial intelligence.

NY S08721: Establishes penalties for AI-altered likenesses used for commercial gain and a private right of action for dissemination of AI-generated images.

NY A03924
Introduced Medium Risk

Relates to privacy rights involving digitization; provides that such right of privacy and action for injunction and damages shall include a portrait, picture, likeness or voice created or altered by digitization.

This bill relates to privacy rights involving digitization, expanding protections to include both created and altered digitized likenesses and voices, and allows for an action for injunction and damages.

LA SB6
Passed Both Chambers Medium Risk

Creates the crime of unlawful dissemination or sale of images of another created by artificial intelligence. (8/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

SB6 creates the crime of unlawfully disseminating or selling AI-generated images of another person, effective August 1, 2024. The bill text was not provided, so specific provisions are not confirmed.

US HB3562
Introduced High Risk

DEFIANCE Act of 2025 Disrupt Explicit Forged Images And Non-Consensual Edits Act of 2025

The DEFIANCE Act of 2025 aims to enhance civil rights protections for individuals harmed by non-consensual intimate digital forgeries.

AR HB1071
Passed Both Chambers Medium Risk

To Amend The Frank Broyles Publicity Rights Protection Act Of 2016; And To Provide Protections For An Individual Whose Photograph, Voice, Or Likeness Is Reproduced Through Means Of Artificial Intelligence And Used Commercially.

This bill amends the Frank Broyles Publicity Rights Protection Act to address the reproduction of an individual's likeness by AI for commercial purposes, including consent and penalties.

NY S08331
Introduced High Risk

Enacts the "New York artificial intelligence transparency for journalism act"; requires developers of generative artificial intelligence systems or services to post certain information on the developer's website regarding video, audio, text and data from a covered publication used to train the…

NY S08331: Enacts the 'New York artificial intelligence transparency for journalism act', requiring developers to post detailed information on AI training data sources and criteria.

HI HB1766
In Committee Medium Risk

Relating To Elections.

This bill prohibits deceptive deepfake advertisements of candidates before elections, effective 7/1/3000.

AZ SB1515
Introduced Medium Risk

Election communications; prohibition; deep fakes

This bill prohibits the distribution of deceptive deepfakes related to candidates or political parties within 90 days of an election, requiring disclosures.

AZ SB1336
Vetoed High Risk

Deepfake recordings or images

This bill makes it illegal to disseminate deepfake recordings or images without consent, classifying violations as felonies with specific exemptions and conditions.

MS HB1689
Dead High Risk

Election crime; create for dissemination of a deep fake within 90 days of an election.

This bill criminalizes the dissemination of deep fakes within 90 days of an election if done with malicious intent and without consent, and allows specific parties to seek injunctive relief.

IL HB5321
Introduced High Risk

ELECT CODE-FAKE MEDIA

This bill makes it a Class 3 felony to knowingly use cheap fake or deep fake media in state or local elections.

IL SB3687
Introduced Medium Risk

ELECT CODE-DEEP FAKE VIDEO

This bill makes it a Class A misdemeanor to create and distribute deep fake videos intended to harm a candidate or influence an election within 30 days of an election.

WA HB 1170
Enacted Medium Risk

Informing users when content is developed or modified by artificial intelligence.

HB 1170's requirements are unknown without the full bill text; analysis is based solely on the title and official description.

TX SB1960
In Committee High Risk

Relating to digital replication rights in the voice and visual likeness of individuals; providing private causes of action; authorizing a fee.

This bill establishes digital replication rights for individuals' voices and likenesses, allowing for private legal actions and licensing, with specific posthumous rights.

WI SB815
Dead Medium Risk

Synthetic digital representations and providing a penalty.

SB815 addresses synthetic digital representations, but specific prohibitions and definitions cannot be confirmed without the full bill text.

TN HB1299
Passed Both Chambers High Risk

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 28 and Title 39, Chapter 17, relative to the unauthorized use of deepfake or actual likeness.

The bill establishes civil and criminal actions for unauthorized disclosure of intimate digital depictions without consent.

HI SB1618
Introduced Medium Risk

Relating To Journalism.

Establishes a Journalistic Ethics Commission in Hawaii to enhance journalistic integrity, mandating ethics training for journalists and requiring annual reports to the Legislature. The Journalistic Ethics Review Board handles complaints and appeals regarding violations of the Journalistic Code of Ethics. The Board of Regents must analyze the journalism program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Social Sciences.

MD HB184
Introduced Medium Risk

Criminal Law - Identity Fraud - Artificial Intelligence and Deepfake Representations

HB184 prohibits using personal identifying information and AI/deepfake technology for purposes causing physical injury, serious emotional distress, or economic damages, with specific penalties for violations.

WV HB4496
Introduced Medium Risk

To force any media/internet creator providing artificial intelligence created videos to have an identifying marker that allows viewers to know that the video is not real.

HB4496 requires AI-generated content to have an identifying marker, but the full scope and details are unconfirmed without the full bill text.

NJ S2129
Introduced High Risk

Prohibits and imposes criminal penalty on disclosure of certain intentionally deceptive audio or visual media within 90 days of election.

This bill prohibits the disclosure of certain deceptive media within 90 days of an election, but details on definitions, penalties, and exceptions are speculative.

NJ S 329
In Committee High Risk

Extends crime of identity theft to include fraudulent impersonation or false depiction by means of artificial intelligence or deepfake technology.

This bill proposes to amend identity theft laws to include fraudulent impersonation or false depiction using AI or deepfake technology, with specific definitions and penalties pending full text verification.

NJ S1159
Introduced Medium Risk

Prohibits deepfake pornography and imposes criminal and civil penalties for non-consensual disclosure.

NJ S1159 prohibits non-consensual disclosure of deepfake pornography, imposing penalties. Full bill text is needed to confirm details on definitions, penalties, exceptions, or defenses.

NJ A3585
Introduced Medium Risk

Prohibits and imposes criminal penalty on disclosure of certain intentionally deceptive audio or visual media within 90 days of election.

This bill prohibits the disclosure of certain deceptive audio or visual media within 90 days of an election. Specific penalties, definitions, and exceptions are not detailed here.

NJ S329
Introduced High Risk

Extends crime of identity theft to include fraudulent impersonation or false depiction by means of artificial intelligence or deepfake technology.

NJ S329: The bill extends identity theft laws to include fraudulent impersonation using AI or deepfake technology, with specific definitions confirmed in the full text.

NY A01280
Introduced High Risk

Establishes the crime of unlawful dissemination or publication of a fabricated photographic, videographic, or audio record as a class E felony.

This bill establishes the crime of unlawfully disseminating fabricated photographic, videographic, or audio records as a class E felony in New York.

US SB1213
Introduced Medium Risk

Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act

This bill prohibits the distribution of materially deceptive AI-generated media related to federal candidates.

MS HB768
Enacted High Risk

"Ensuring Likeness, Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act of 2025"; enact to expand protections against artificial intelligence deep fakes.

The ELVIS Act of 2025 establishes property rights over likeness, voice, and image, with rights descendible for ten years post-death and penalties for unauthorized use.

WV HB4963
In Committee High Risk

Prohibiting the use of deep fake technology to influence an election

This bill prohibits the use of deep fake technology to influence elections in West Virginia, allowing injunctive relief by specific parties.

NJ A 3058
In Committee Medium Risk

Establishes Deepfake Technology Unit in DLPS; appropriates $2 million.

This bill establishes a Deepfake Technology Unit within DLPS and appropriates $2 million.

NM HB 530
Introduced High Risk

Sensitive Deepfake Images

HB 530 addresses the issue of deepfake images in New Mexico, but specific regulations, requirements, and definitions are not detailed in the bill text.

TX HB449
Vetoed High Risk

Relating to the unlawful production or distribution of sexually explicit media using deep fake technology.

HB449 prohibits the unlawful production or distribution of sexually explicit deep fake media without consent, effective September 1, 2023.

CA AB 502
In Committee Medium Risk

Elections: deceptive media in advertisements.

CA AB 502: Modifies rules on deceptive election ads, adding AI disclosure exemptions and clarifying legal actions.

MD SB361
In Committee Medium Risk

Election Law - Influence on a Voter's Voting Decision By Use of Fraud - Prohibition

This bill prohibits using fraud, including synthetic media, to influence a voter's decision in Maryland elections.

US HB5272
Introduced Medium Risk

Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act

HB5272 aims to prohibit distributing materially deceptive AI-generated media about federal candidates. Specific details are not confirmed without the full bill text.

NY S06278
Introduced High Risk

Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment by means of electronic or digital communication; provides for a private right of action for the unlawful dissemination or publication of deep fakes, which are digitized images which are altered to incorporate a person's face or their identifiable body…

NY S06278: Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment via electronic communication, applicable to New York State, and provides a private right of action for unlawful deep fake dissemination. The bill text is not available.

NY S01228
Introduced Medium Risk

Requires advertisements to disclose the use of a synthetic performer; imposes a $1,000 civil penalty for a first violation and a $5,000 penalty for any subsequent violation.

This bill mandates the disclosure of synthetic performers in advertisements, imposing civil penalties for non-compliance with the disclosure requirement.

NY S02414
Introduced Medium Risk

Enacts the "political artificial intelligence disclaimer (PAID) act"; requires political communications that use synthetic media to disclose that they were created with the assistance of artificial intelligence; requires committees that use synthetic media to maintain records of such usage.

The PAID Act mandates disclosures for political communications using synthetic media created with AI assistance and requires committees to maintain records of such usage.

DC B26-0524
Introduced Medium Risk

Distribution of False Sexual Imagery Prohibition Amendment Act of 2025

Bill 26-524 establishes offenses for nonconsensual distribution of digitally altered sexually explicit content.

CA AB853
Passed Both Chambers Medium Risk

California AI Transparency Act.

AB-853 aims to enhance AI transparency by amending the Business and Professions Code, focusing on AI system disclosures and compliance penalties.

CA AB621
Passed Both Chambers High Risk

Deepfake pornography.

CA AB621 seeks to amend Section 1708.86 of the Civil Code, addressing issues related to unauthorized use of personal likenesses, including deepfake pornography.

NY A08882
Introduced Medium Risk

Relates to the right of publicity; amends the definitions of "deceased performer", "deceased personality" and "digital replica" in relation to the right of publicity; relates to the use of a deceased performer's digital replica without authorization by the applicable right holder.

This bill amends New York's right of publicity law, focusing on definitions related to deceased performers and digital replicas. Analysis is limited without full bill text.

ME LD1944
Passed Both Chambers High Risk

An Act to Protect Individuals from the Threatened Unauthorized Dissemination of Certain Private Images, Including Artificially Generated Private Images

This bill aims to protect individuals from the unauthorized sharing of private images, including those generated by artificial intelligence.

NH HB 630
Introduced Medium Risk

Preventing the dissemination of deepfake materials of political candidates before an election.

This bill prohibits the dissemination of deepfake materials of political candidates within 90 days of an election, with exceptions for media disclosures.

NY A06540
Introduced Medium Risk

Requires synthetic content creations system providers to include provenance data on synthetic content produced or modified by a synthetic content creations system that such provider makes available.

This bill mandates that providers of synthetic content creation systems include provenance data for synthetic content they produce or modify.

NE LB1203
Enacted Medium Risk

Regulate artificial intelligence in media and political advertisements under the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act

LB1203 addresses the use of artificial intelligence in media and political advertisements under the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act.

AR HB1041
Dead Medium Risk

To Prohibit Deceptive And Fraudulent Deepfakes In Election Communications.

HB1041 aims to prohibit deceptive and fraudulent deepfakes in election communications to protect electoral integrity.

IL SB1929
Introduced High Risk

PROVENANCE DATA REQUIREMENTS

The Provenance Data Requirements Act mandates AI tool providers to apply provenance data to synthetic content and outlines compliance for platforms and device manufacturers.

NY A07656
Introduced Medium Risk

Prohibits political communication containing any photo, video or audio depiction of a candidate created in whole or in part through the use of generative artificial intelligence.

This bill prohibits political communications featuring AI-generated depictions of candidates.

TX HB421
In Committee High Risk

Relating to the creation of certain explicit deep fake material; providing a private cause of action.

This bill regulates the creation of explicit deep fake material and establishes a private cause of action for those depicted without consent.

VA HB697
In Committee High Risk

Synthetic media; use in furtherance of crimes involving fraud, etc., report.

The bill criminalizes the use of synthetic media for fraud, making it a Class 1 misdemeanor, and allows civil actions for damages by affected individuals. A work group must report findings by the 2025 Regular Session.

VA HB2124
Passed Both Chambers High Risk

Synthetic digital content; definition, penalty, report, effective clause.

The bill criminalizes the use of synthetic digital content for fraud, allowing civil actions for damages and establishing a work group for further study, with provisions requiring reenactment by 2026.

VA SB1053
Passed Both Chambers High Risk

Synthetic digital content; definition, penalty, report, effective clause.

The bill criminalizes the use of synthetic digital content for fraud, allowing civil actions for damages and establishing a work group for further study.

TN SB 404
Introduced Medium Risk

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to unlawful images.

This bill expands unlawful exposure to include distributing modified images of identifiable persons with intent to cause emotional distress.

NY S06748
Introduced Low Risk

Requires that every newspaper, magazine or other publication printed or electronically published in this state, which contains the use of generative artificial intelligence or other information communication technology, shall identify that certain parts of such newspaper, magazine, or publication…

The bill mandates disclosure of AI-generated content in New York publications.

WV HB5516
In Committee High Risk

Relating to criminalizing the use of deep fakes

This bill prohibits the use of deep fake images for invading privacy and unlawfully depicting minors in explicit conduct, establishing criminal penalties.

KS SB525
Enacted High Risk

Creating the protection against deep fakes act to provide a cause of action for damages arising from the use of generative artificial intelligence to create an image or likeness of another person without such person's consent for use in obscene material.

The bill establishes a cause of action for damages from the unauthorized use of generative AI to create images or likenesses of individuals in obscene material.

NJ SR104
Introduced High Risk

Urges Congress to enact "Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act."

This resolution urges Congress to enact the 'Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act' to criminalize non-consensual deepfake disclosures.

CT SB1143
Introduced High Risk

An Act Prohibiting The Creation And Dissemination Of Intimate Images Generated Using Artificial Intelligence And Without Consent.

The bill prohibits the production and distribution of non-consensual deepfake intimate images and establishes unspecified criminal penalties for violations.

NY A10652
Introduced High Risk

Requires the owner, licensee or operator of a visual or audio generative artificial intelligence system to take steps to prohibit its users from creating unauthorized realistic depictions of public officials.

This bill requires AI system operators accessible to New York residents to prevent unauthorized realistic depictions of public officials within 60 days of notification, taking effect one year after becoming law.

NY S08400
Introduced High Risk

Prohibits the creation and dissemination of synthetic media within sixty days of an election with intent to unduly influence the outcome of an election; makes such act a class E felony.

This bill prohibits creating and sharing synthetic media within 60 days of an election to influence its outcome, classifying it as a class E felony.

TN HB 2340
Introduced Medium Risk

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 47, Chapter 18, relative to synthetic media.

This bill creates a violation under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act for using synthetic media to mislead or defame individuals with the intent to damage their reputation.

TN SB 2460
Introduced High Risk

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 47, Chapter 18, relative to synthetic media.

This bill prohibits altering an individual's appearance or speech through synthetic media with intent to malign, slander, defame, or intentionally mislead the public.

NY S07847
Introduced Medium Risk

Requires that every newspaper, magazine or other publication printed or electronically published in this state, which contains the use of generative artificial intelligence or other information communication technology, shall identify that certain parts of such newspaper, magazine, or publication…

This bill mandates that publications in New York disclose any content generated by artificial intelligence or information communication technology.

NY S07922
Introduced Medium Risk

Requires publishers of books created wholly or partially with the use of generative artificial intelligence to disclose such use of generative artificial intelligence before the completion of such sale; applies to all printed and digital books consisting of text, pictures, audio, puzzles, games or…

This bill mandates publishers to disclose the use of generative AI in book creation before sale completion.

NY A10217
Introduced High Risk

Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment by means of electronic or digital communication; provides for a private right of action for the unlawful dissemination or publication of deep fakes, which are digitized images which are altered to incorporate a person's face or their identifiable body…

This bill establishes aggravated harassment via digital communication with intent to harass, annoy, threaten, or alarm, and allows private action against unlawful deep fakes where privacy is expected.

KY HB692
Passed Both Chambers Medium Risk

AN ACT relating to data privacy.

HB692 amends the Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act to define 'automatic content recognition' and 'smart monitor', including related data as 'sensitive data'.

ME LD517
Passed Both Chambers Medium Risk

An Act Regarding Synthetic Media in Campaign Advertising

LD517 addresses synthetic media in campaign advertising, but specific regulations and requirements cannot be confirmed without access to the full bill text.

NY S 6748
Introduced Medium Risk

Requires publications to identify when the use of artificial intelligence is present within such publication

This bill mandates that publications disclose when content is generated using artificial intelligence or similar technologies.

TN SB1346
Passed Both Chambers High Risk

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 28 and Title 39, Chapter 17, relative to the unauthorized use of deepfake or actual likeness.

The bill creates civil and criminal actions for unauthorized disclosure of intimate digital depictions without consent.

US SB1396
Introduced Medium Risk

Content Origin Protection and Integrity from Edited and Deepfaked Media Act of 2025

The bill mandates transparency in content provenance to protect artistic integrity and address issues related to edited and deepfaked media.

NY S 7847
Unknown Medium Risk

Requires publications to identify when the use of artificial intelligence is present within such publication

This bill requires New York publications to disclose the use of artificial intelligence, with further details pending the release of the full bill text.

MT SB 413
Passed Both Chambers High Risk

Criminalize disclosure of certain explicit AI-generated media

This bill aims to regulate the disclosure of explicit AI-generated media in Montana.

AR HB1518
Introduced High Risk

To Create The Offense Of Creating, Distributing, Possessing, Or Viewing Artificial Intelligence-generated Matter Depicting Sexually Explicit Conduct Involving A Child.

This bill criminalizes the creation, distribution, possession, or viewing of AI-generated sexually explicit content involving children.

KY HB21
Introduced High Risk

AN ACT relating to privacy protection.

This bill establishes definitions and limitations on deep fakes, sets a statute of limitations for unlawful dissemination, and imposes criminal penalties for violations.

AK HB 358
Unknown Medium Risk

An Act relating to defamation claims based on the use of deepfakes; and relating to the use of deepfakes in electioneering communications.

HB 358 addresses defamation claims involving deepfakes and their use in electioneering communications, based on the bill's title and description. Specific provisions cannot be confirmed without the full text.

MD HB924
Introduced High Risk

Child Exploitation Material - Civil and Criminal Actions (Safe Kids Act)

The Safe Kids Act prohibits certain conduct related to child exploitation material, establishes civil actions for violations, and includes AI-generated images in its definitions.

IL SB 150
In Committee Medium Risk

ELEC CD-AI ADVERT DISCLOSURE

SB 150's requirements for AI-generated ad disclosures in Illinois cannot be confirmed without the bill text.

NY A 8158
Unknown Medium Risk

Requires publications to identify when the use of artificial intelligence is present within such publication

Bill A 8158 requires publications to disclose AI use. Specific contexts, exceptions, penalties, and definitions need the full bill text for confirmation.

CA SB1000
In Committee High Risk

California AI Transparency Act.

The California AI Transparency Act aims to enhance transparency in AI-generated content and takes effect immediately as an urgency statute. Specific disclosure requirements cannot be confirmed without the full bill text.

NY S 7922
Unknown Medium Risk

Requires publishers of books created with the use of generative artificial intelligence to contain a disclosure of such use

This bill mandates publishers to disclose the use of generative AI in book creation, specifying the format and placement of such disclosures and outlining penalties for non-compliance.

AR HB 1529
Unknown High Risk

TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL CREATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF DEEPFAKE VISUAL MATERIAL; AND TO ESTABLISH A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR UNLAWFUL CREATION OF DEEPFAKE VISUAL MATERIAL.

This analysis of HB 1529 is preliminary. Specifics on the offense, exceptions, defenses, penalties, and civil cause of action will be included after reviewing the full bill text.

VA HB2479
Vetoed High Risk

Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.

This bill prohibits electioneering communications containing synthetic media without a specific disclosure statement and allows registered voters to seek injunctions for violations.

NJ A5088
Introduced High Risk

"AI Likeness Protection Act"; concerns distributing realistic representation of individual's image, likeness, or voice created using generative artificial intelligence.

The AI Likeness Protection Act addresses the distribution of realistic representations created by generative AI, with specifics pending bill text confirmation.

MI HB5141
Passed Both Chambers Medium Risk

Campaign finance: advertising; using artificial intelligence in certain political advertisements; require disclosure. Amends sec. 47 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.247) & adds sec. 59. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5143'23

This bill mandates disclosure when using AI in political ads, amending existing campaign finance laws and is tie-barred with HB 5143.

MN SF1394
Introduced High Risk

Cause of action establishment for nonconsensual dissemination of deep fake sexual images

This bill establishes a cause of action for the nonconsensual dissemination of deep fake sexual images in Minnesota, detailing conditions for legal recourse.

US HB3044
Introduced Medium Risk

REAL Political Advertisements Act Require the Exposure of AI–Led Political Advertisements Act

The bill mandates that political advertisements disclose if generative AI was used to create any images or videos, enhancing transparency.

AI Regulation in the Media Industry

State legislatures across the United States are actively developing artificial intelligence regulations that directly affect Media companies and practitioners. These laws address a wide range of concerns including algorithmic discrimination, automated decision-making, data privacy, consumer transparency, and the use of high-risk AI systems that can materially affect individuals' lives. As of 2026, 45 states have introduced or enacted legislation with direct implications for Media.

Compliance requirements vary significantly by state, making it essential for Media legal and compliance teams to track both enacted laws and pending bills. Key obligations may include conducting algorithmic impact assessments, providing consumer disclosures when AI is used in consequential decisions, implementing risk management programs, and ensuring human-in-the-loop oversight for high-stakes outcomes. Penalties for non-compliance can be substantial — see our Penalty Tracker for details by state.

To assess your organization's specific compliance obligations under current and upcoming Media AI regulations, use our Am I Affected? tool. For upcoming enforcement dates, visit the Deadlines page or the Deadline Calendar. Use the Bill Comparator to analyze differences between state laws side-by-side.