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AB2355 amends the Political Reform Act of 1974 to mandate disclosures for political advertisements that are generated or substantially altered using artificial intelligence. This bill affects committees that create, originally publish, or originally distribute such ads, requiring them to include specific disclosures about AI use. The Fair Political Practices Commission is empowered to enforce these requirements, though violations do not constitute misdemeanors. The bill declares it furthers the purposes of the Political Reform Act of 1974. Specific sections of the Government Code being amended or added include Sections 84504, 84504.1, 84504.2, 84504.3, 84054.4, 84504.5, and the addition of Section 84514. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2024.
Key Provisions
Requires AI-generated political ads to disclose AI use.
Specifies formatting for disclosures based on ad medium.
Empowers Fair Political Practices Commission to enforce compliance.
Defines AI-generated content without specifying it as misleading.
Excludes violations from being misdemeanors.
Declares it furthers the purposes of the Political Reform Act of 1974.
Amends Government Code Sections 84504, 84504.1, 84504.2, 84504.3, 84054.4, 84504.5, and adds Section 84514.
Effective January 1, 2024.
Exceptions may apply if AI use is incidental.
Latest Legislative Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 260, Statutes of 2024.
Bill Sponsors
Name
Role
District
Sabrina CervantesD
Sponsor
HD-058
Wendy CarrilloD
Sponsor
HD-052
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 11)
A ·
AB 2355 Wendy Carrillo Concurrence in Senate Amendments ·
Aug 28, 2024
75 Yea 0 Nay 4 OtherPassed ✓
S ·
Assembly 3rd Reading AB2355 Wendy Carrillo et al By Wilk ·
Aug 27, 2024
40 Yea 0 NayPassed ✓
S ·
Do pass as amended ·
Aug 15, 2024
7 Yea 0 NayPassed ✓
S ·
Placed on suspense file ·
Aug 5, 2024
7 Yea 0 NayPassed ✓
S ·
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] ·
Jul 2, 2024
11 Yea 0 NayPassed ✓
S ·
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary] ·
Jun 18, 2024
6 Yea 0 Nay 1 OtherPassed ✓
A ·
AB 2355 Wendy Carrillo Assembly Third Reading ·
May 22, 2024
64 Yea 0 Nay 16 OtherPassed ✓
A ·
Do pass ·
May 16, 2024
13 Yea 0 Nay 2 OtherPassed ✓
A ·
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] ·
Apr 30, 2024
9 Yea 1 Nay 2 OtherPassed ✓
A ·
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary] ·
Apr 23, 2024
9 Yea 1 Nay 1 OtherPassed ✓
A ·
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Privacy and Consumer Protection] ·
Apr 10, 2024
7 Yea 1 NayPassed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Include AI use disclosure in political ads. Who: Committees creating or distributing AI-generated ads. Deadline: Immediate compliance required. Penalty: Enforcement actions by the Commission.
Full Legal Analysis
AB2355 requires any committee that creates, originally publishes, or originally distributes political advertisements using artificial intelligence to include a disclosure indicating the use of AI. This applies to ads with AI-generated or substantially altered images, audio, or video. The bill outlines specific formatting requirements for these disclosures based on the advertisement medium, such as radio, video, or print. The effective date is January 1, 2024. The Fair Political Practices Commission can enforce compliance through injunctive relief or other administrative actions, but violations are not criminal offenses. The bill defines AI-generated content as media entirely created or materially altered by AI, without specifying it as misleading to a reasonable person. Exceptions to disclosure requirements may apply under certain conditions, such as if the AI use is incidental and does not affect the ad's substance. The bill declares it furthers the purposes of the Political Reform Act of 1974. Specific sections of the Government Code being amended or added include Sections 84504, 84504.1, 84504.2, 84504.3, 84054.4, 84504.5, and the addition of Section 84514.
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