Deepfake legislation is expanding rapidly across U.S. states, establishing criminal and civil liability for the creation and distribution of AI-generated synthetic content that impersonates real people. These laws address election-related deepfakes, non-consensual intimate images, fraud, and commercial deception.
Key provisions include mandatory labeling of synthetic media, criminal penalties for malicious deepfakes, private rights of action for victims, and platform liability for hosting prohibited content. Legal practitioners should track the growing patchwork of state deepfake statutes and their varying enforcement mechanisms.
ELECT CODE-DEEP FAKE VIDEO
This bill makes it a Class A misdemeanor to create and distribute deep fake videos intended to harm a candidate or influence an election within 30 days of the election.
Requires synthetic content creations system providers to include provenance data on synthetic content produced or modified by a synthetic content creations system that such provider makes available.
The New York bill mandates synthetic content system providers to include provenance data. The analysis is speculative due to the lack of full bill text.
ELECT CODE-DEEP FAKE VIDEO
This bill makes it a Class A misdemeanor to create and distribute deep fake videos intended to harm a candidate or influence an election within 30 days of the election.
PROVENANCE DATA REQUIREMENTS
The Provenance Data Requirements Act mandates AI tool providers to apply provenance data to synthetic content, with penalties for non-compliance included.
AI Impersonation Prevention Act of 2025
HB4628 aims to amend title 18, U.S. Code, to prohibit AI-based impersonation of Federal officials.
QUIET Act Quashing Unwanted and Interruptive Electronic Telecommunications Act
Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require AI robocall disclosures, enhance penalties for AI impersonation, and outlines exemptions and disclosure conditions.
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-31 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibiting deepfake videos and images; and to provide a penalty.
This bill aims to prohibit the creation and distribution of deepfake videos and images, specifying penalties for violations.
ELECT CODE-DEEP FAKE VIDEO
This bill makes it a Class A misdemeanor to create and distribute deep fake videos intended to harm a candidate or influence an election within 30 days of an election.
Requires synthetic content creations system providers to include provenance data on certain content made available by the provider
S 6954 requires synthetic content system providers to include provenance data. Details on format, standards, penalties, or enforcement may be present in the full bill text.
Digital Content Authenticity and Transparency Act; established, civil penalty.
The Digital Content Authenticity and Transparency Act mandates AI developers to apply provenance data to synthetic content and provide public tools for this purpose.
Digital Content Authenticity and Transparency Act; established, civil penalty.
SB1417 requires AI developers to apply provenance data to synthetic content, with enforcement by the Attorney General, who may offer a chance to cure violations. Effective July 1, 2026.
Provenance of Digital Content
The bill mandates digital provenance data for AI-generated content depicting electoral candidates and establishes a pilot program for digital content provenance.
Requires synthetic content creations system providers to include provenance data on synthetic content produced or modified by a synthetic content creations system that such provider makes available.
This bill mandates that providers of synthetic content creation systems include provenance data for synthetic content they produce or modify.
PROVENANCE DATA REQUIREMENTS
The Provenance Data Requirements Act mandates AI tool providers to apply provenance data to synthetic content and outlines compliance for platforms and device manufacturers.
State-by-State Regulation of Deepfake Laws
Artificial intelligence regulation is advancing at the state level, and Deepfake Laws is one of the most actively legislated areas. State attorneys general, privacy regulators, and legislatures are developing a patchwork of laws that impose different obligations on businesses deploying AI systems related to this topic. Compliance teams and legal counsel must track both enacted laws and the pipeline of pending bills that could shift requirements at any time.
Key regulatory themes in Deepfake Laws legislation include consumer disclosure obligations, prohibition on specific high-risk uses, mandatory algorithmic impact assessments, bias audits, rights to explanation, and human override requirements. Penalties for non-compliance vary by state — use our Penalty Tracker to review enforcement provisions. For upcoming effective dates, see the Deadlines page.
To understand how Deepfake Laws laws intersect with specific industries, browse our Healthcare, Employment, Insurance, and Financial Services industry trackers. Compare how different state laws approach this topic using our Bill Comparator.