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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… Verified

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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.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits political communications featuring any depiction of a candidate created in whole or in part using generative AI. Specific details await the full bill text.

Business Impact

If you create political content in New York, you must avoid using generative AI for candidate depictions or face potential legal consequences.

State
New York
Bill Number
A07656
Status
Unknown
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Narrow/Targeted
Last Action
Jan 7, 2026
Last Verified
Apr 21, 2026
Data Updated
Apr 21, 2026
What do these statuses mean?
Introduced — Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee — Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed — Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted — Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed — Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Political Campaigns Media

Topics

What This Means

This proposed legislation aims to regulate the use of generative artificial intelligence in political communications, specifically targeting depictions of candidates created in whole or in part using generative AI. The analysis is based solely on the official description, and specific definitions, exceptions, enforcement mechanisms, and potential penalties will be clarified once the full bill text is available.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

referred to election law

Compliance Checklist

Ensure no generative AI is used in candidate depictions
Who: Political campaigns and organizations
Penalty: Potential legal challenges or restrictions

Related & Companion Bills

New York A09054 — Prohibits political communication containing any photo, vid…

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