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NY A07656: Prohibits political communication containing any photo, video or audio depiction of a candidate created in whole or in part through the use of genera…

In Committee New York · 2025–2026 session

Last verified Oct 20, 2026 · official bill text

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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.

In one paragraph

New York's A 7656 (the "respect electoral audiovisual legitimacy (REAL) act") would add Election Law § 14-106(2-a), providing that no political communication covered by that section may contain any realistic photo, video or audio depiction of a candidate, or person interacting with a candidate, containing original material created in whole or in part with generative artificial intelligence. Would take effect immediately. Introduced April 4, 2025 and referred to the Election Law Committee (again January 7, 2026); it has not passed either chamber.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

None yet: the bill is pending. If enacted, political communications covered by Election Law § 14-106 could not include realistic AI-generated photo, video or audio depictions of candidates; no penalty is stated.

Key provisions

  1. Election Law § 14-106(2-a)(A): no covered political communication may contain any realistic photo, video or audio depiction of a candidate, or person interacting with a candidate, containing original material created in whole or in part through generative AI
  2. "Generative artificial intelligence" means "any technology that engages in its own learning and decision-making to generate new data"
  3. Which communications are "covered by this section" depends on existing § 14-106, which the captured text does not reproduce
  4. The text states no penalty, enforcement authority, exemption or private right of action
  5. Would take effect immediately; referred to Election Law, with no further action

Latest legislative action

Jan 7, 2026. referred to election law

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