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NV AB73: AN ACT relating to campaign practices; requiring certain communications relating to an election that include synthetic media to contain a disclosure;…

Effective Jan 1, 2026 Nevada · 2025 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

AB73 · where it stands

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  5. Effective Since Jan 1, 2026
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AN ACT relating to campaign practices; requiring certain communications relating to an election that include synthetic media to contain a disclosure; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

In one paragraph

Nevada AB 73 adds NRS 294A.3493. A campaign communication paid for by a person, candidate or committee that supports or opposes a candidate or party and includes synthetic media (an image, audio or video of a person intentionally manipulated with AI, generative AI or GAN techniques so it looks real but gives a fundamentally different impression) must clearly state "This (image/video/audio) has been manipulated." Video must show it throughout; audio must say it at the start, end and every 2 minutes. A depicted candidate can sue for an injunction. Broadcasters, platforms and satire/parody are exempt. Effective Jan. 1, 2026.

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What it means for business

Campaigns, PACs and ad producers must label AI-manipulated media in Nevada election ads from 2026; platforms and broadcasters are exempt from liability.

Key provisions

  1. Election communications containing synthetic media must state "This (image/video/audio) has been manipulated" clearly and conspicuously
  2. Synthetic media: image, audio or video of a person's appearance, speech or conduct intentionally manipulated using generative adversarial network, artificial intelligence or generative AI techniques, realistic but false
  3. Video disclosure must appear for the full duration; audio disclosure read at the beginning and end and at least every 2 minutes
  4. Covers communications made or paid for by persons, candidates, campaign committees, PACs and party committees that support or oppose candidates or parties
  5. Depicted candidate may seek an injunction or other equitable relief in district court
  6. Exempts interactive computer services, ISPs, cloud and streaming providers, broadcasters, cable/satellite operators and satire or parody

Latest legislative action

Jun 3, 2025. Approved by the Governor June 3, 2025; Chapter 224, Statutes of Nevada 2025

Sponsors

NameRole
Sponsor

Roll call votes

S Senate Final Passage May 22, 2025

21 yea0 nayPassed

A Assembly Final Passage Apr 22, 2025

42 yea0 nayPassed

Amendments (2)

  • Assembly Amendment 379 Adopted
  • Senate Amendment 632 Adopted

Topics and industries

Related topics

AI in Political AdvertisingAI Transparency

Affected industries

MediaGovernment

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