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NY S08420: 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 a… Verified

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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.

AI Summary

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.

Business Impact

If you use AI-generated performers in advertisements, you must disclose their use by the ad's publication date or face penalties up to $5,000.

State
New York
Bill Number
S08420
Status
Passed Both Chambers
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Narrow/Targeted
Last Action
Dec 11, 2025
Last Verified
May 4, 2026
Data Updated
May 4, 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

Entertainment General Media Advertising

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What This Means

The bill requires advertisers to disclose when synthetic performers are featured in their advertisements. This regulation aims to enhance transparency in advertising practices, particularly as AI-generated content becomes more prevalent. Specific definitions or methods of disclosure are unclear due to the absence of the full bill text.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

SIGNED CHAP.617

Bill Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Assembly Vote · Jun 17, 2025
92 Yea 49 Nay 9 Other Passed ✓
Floor Vote: Vote - Version: A · Jun 13, 2025
59 Yea 0 Nay 4 Other Passed ✓
Rules Suspension: Vote - Version: A · Jun 12, 2025
20 Yea 0 Nay 1 Other Passed ✓

Compliance Checklist

Disclose the use of synthetic performers in advertisements
Who: Advertisers and businesses creating advertisements
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment of the law
Penalty: $1,000 for first violation, $5,000 for subsequent violations
Review advertising content for compliance with disclosure requirements
Who: Marketing and compliance teams within businesses
Deadline: Ongoing as advertisements are created
Penalty: Civil penalties as specified

Related & Companion Bills

New York A08887 — Requires advertisements to disclose the use of a synthetic … New York S01228 — Requires advertisements to disclose the use of a synthetic … New York A00606 — Requires advertisements to disclose the use of a synthetic …

Full Legal Analysis

The bill requires that any advertisement featuring a synthetic performer must clearly disclose this fact. The definition of 'synthetic performer' and the method of disclosure are not confirmed due to the absence of the full bill text. Penalties are imposed for violations, with a $1,000 penalty for the first violation and $5,000 for subsequent violations.

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