Deepfake and synthetic media regulation is one of the fastest-moving areas of AI law in America. State legislatures are enacting laws that address AI-generated content mimicking real people — including audio, video, and images — targeting election interference, non-consensual intimate imagery, fraud, and deceptive commercial practices.
As of 2026, more than a dozen states have enacted or introduced deepfake-specific legislation, with requirements ranging from criminal penalties for non-consensual deepfakes to mandatory disclosure and watermarking of AI-generated media. The regulatory landscape is evolving rapidly, particularly around political deepfakes ahead of election cycles.
Stop Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Deep Fake Media Act
SB454 aims to establish the Stop Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Deep Fake Media Act in West Virginia. Specific details will be included once the full bill text is available.
Ai, Deepfakes, Cybersecurity, Data Xfers
The bill's text is unreadable, preventing verification of claims about deepfake disclosure and cybersecurity issues.
Election Law – Campaign Materials – Disclosure of Use of Synthetic Media
This bill mandates disclosure for campaign materials that utilize synthetic media, ensuring transparency in political advertising.
To protect against election misinformation
Speculative analysis suggests regulation of deceptive deepfakes in election communications, but specifics are unconfirmed without the bill text.
Protecting kids from deepfakes and exploitative images.
HB 102 in Wyoming establishes penalties for creating or distributing deepfakes or exploitative images of minors, with specific definitions.
Distribution Of Sensitive And Deepfake Images
HB22 addresses the distribution of sensitive and deepfake images in New Mexico. Specific provisions such as definitions, penalties, and compliance measures are not verified.
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.
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.
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.
This bill mandates that advertisements disclose the use of synthetic performers and establishes penalties for non-compliance.
Election Law - Campaign Materials - Disclosure of Use of Synthetic Media
The bill mandates disclosures for campaign materials that use synthetic media, ensuring transparency in political advertising.
Establishes Deep Fake Technology Unit in DLPS; appropriates $2 million.
The bill establishes a Deep Fake Technology Unit in New Jersey's DLPS and allocates $2 million for its operation.
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.
Establishes the "AI-Generated Content Accountability and Privacy Protection Act of 2026"
Establishes the 'AI-Generated Content Accountability and Privacy Protection Act of 2026' in Missouri. Specific details and key provisions are pending the release of the full bill text.
Commerce and trade; require that AI generated content include a disclaimer indicating such content was generated using artificial intelligence
This bill mandates that AI-generated content used in commerce must include a specified form of disclaimer indicating its origin.
Establishes criminal penalties for production or dissemination of deceptive audio or visual media, commonly known as "deepfakes."
Criminalizes the creation and distribution of deceptive media, known as 'deepfakes,' in New Jersey.
Defending Democracy from Deepfake Deception Act of 2024.
This bill amends election laws and Section 35 of the Code of Civil Procedure to combat deepfake misinformation, enhancing election integrity in California.
Updates certain crimes to include nonconsensual pornographic deepfake threats and disclosure.
Updates NJ law to criminalize threats and disclosure of nonconsensual pornographic deepfakes.
An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Deep Fakes In Elections.
This Act criminalizes the use of deep fake technology to influence elections, with specific penalties and exceptions for disclaimers.
Enacts the "political artificial intelligence disclaimer (PAID) act"; requires political communications that use synthetic media to disclose that they were created with the assistance of artificial intelligence; requires committees that use synthetic media to maintain records of such usage.
The PAID Act mandates disclosure of AI-assisted synthetic media in political communications and record-keeping by committees.
Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.
This bill prohibits political advertisements containing synthetic media without a disclosure statement and allows registered voters to seek injunctions for violations.
Stop Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Deep Fake Media Act
HB5548 aims to address the unauthorized distribution of intimate media created with deep fake technology in West Virginia. The full bill text is unavailable, limiting analysis. Without the text, assumptions about specific legal mechanisms or penalties cannot be made.
Candidate Election Deepfake Disclosures
This bill mandates disclosure of deepfakes in candidate communications and allows for enforcement and private action by candidates.
SCH CD-BULLYING-DEEPFAKE
This bill expands the definition of cyber-bullying to include bullying through digital replicas created by artificial intelligence starting in the 2025-2026 school year.
CONSUMER FRAUD-AI DISCLOSURE
This bill mandates disclosure of synthetic media in advertisements, ensuring transparency about AI-generated content.
AN ACT relating to privacy protection.
This bill establishes privacy protections for automated license plate readers, unmanned aircraft systems, deep fakes, and introduces provisions for identification devices in Kentucky.
Requires disclosure of the use of artificial intelligence in political communications; directs the state board of elections to create criteria for determining whether a political communication contains an image or video footage created through generative artificial intelligence and to create a…
This bill mandates disclosure of AI use in political communications and directs the state board of elections to define AI-generated content.
Requires disclosure of the use of artificial intelligence in political communications; directs the state board of elections to create criteria for determining whether a political communication contains an image or video footage created through generative artificial intelligence and to create a…
This bill mandates disclosure of AI use in political communications and directs the state board of elections to define AI-generated content.
Political communication; require to contain disclaimer if generated by artificial intelligence algorithms.
This bill mandates disclaimers on political communications and campaign materials generated by AI algorithms in Mississippi, without specifying penalties for non-compliance.
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.
Ai, Deepfakes, Cybersecurity, Data Xfers
SB2 addresses the disclosure of election-related deepfakes, AI use by state agencies, and data transfers between state agencies in Alaska. Analysis is limited without the full bill text.
Election communications; deepfakes; prohibition
SB1359's provided text does not contain substantive information regarding deepfakes or election communications.
An Act To Amend Titles 10 And 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Deep Fakes.
This Act provides civil and criminal remedies for wrongful disclosure of deep fakes depicting individuals in sexual contexts, with increased penalties for adults creating depictions of minors.
Enhancing disclosure requirements for synthetic media in political advertising
Bill H5094 proposes disclosure requirements for synthetic media in political ads, including clear labeling of altered content. The bill's legislative status is currently pending.
Provides civil penalties for campaign advertisements containing "deepfake" misrepresentations of candidates.
A 4163 proposes civil penalties for campaign ads with deepfake misrepresentations, pending verification of penalties, enforcement, and exceptions.
Relating To Publicity Rights.
HB2607 aims to protect publicity rights in Hawaii. Specific provisions on AI deepfakes and exceptions for parody, satire, educational, and journalistic uses need verification.
Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment by means of electronic or digital communication; provides for a private right of action for the unlawful dissemination or publication of deep fakes, which are digitized images which are altered to incorporate a person's face or their identifiable body…
NY A06293: Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment by means of electronic or digital communication and addresses unlawful dissemination of deep fakes depicting specific acts.
Stop Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Deep Fake Media Act
The bill establishes the Stop Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Deep Fake Media Act, prohibiting the distribution of deep fakes depicting sexual conduct without consent.
Stop Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Deep Fake Media Act
The bill establishes the Stop Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Deep Fake Media Act, prohibiting the distribution of non-consensual deep fake media.
Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment by means of electronic or digital communication; provides for a private right of action for the unlawful dissemination or publication of deep fakes, which are digitized images which are altered to incorporate a person's face or their identifiable body…
The bill establishes aggravated harassment via digital communication and a private right of action for unlawful deep fake dissemination.
Extends crime of identity theft to include fraudulent impersonation or false depiction by means of artificial intelligence or deepfake technology.
Requires county prosecutors to track sexual assault forensic evidence kits.
To protect against election misinformation
Bill S.44 aims to address deceptive and fraudulent deepfakes in election communications in Massachusetts, but the lack of full bill text limits detailed analysis.
Deep Fake Detection Prize Competition Act
The Deep Fake Detection Prize Competition Act directs the National Science Foundation to incentivize research in detecting deepfake audio, images, and video.
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.
This bill requires advertisements to disclose the use of synthetic performers, with penalties for violations.
Updates certain crimes to include nonconsensual pornographic deepfake threats and disclosure.
The bill addresses nonconsensual pornographic deepfake threats and disclosure based on its official description. Specific details are not confirmed without the full bill text.
Prohibits the creation and dissemination of synthetic media within sixty days of an election with intent to unduly influence the outcome of an election
This bill prohibits the creation and dissemination of synthetic media within sixty days of an election when there is intent to unduly influence the election outcome.
A bill for an act relating to the use of synthetic media in campaign materials, and making penalties applicable.
SSB3039 is a bill introduced in Iowa concerning synthetic media in campaign materials. This analysis is based solely on the bill's title and official description.
AI VOICE OR LIKENESS CONSENT
The Artificial Intelligence Consent Act mandates disclosure for AI-generated content that mimics individuals' voices or likenesses without consent.
Election Law - Election Misinformation, Election Disinformation, and Deepfakes
MD HB145: Election Law - Election Misinformation, Election Disinformation, and Deepfakes requires the State Administrator to act on credible reports, with full details pending full text.
Urges generative artificial intelligence and content sharing platforms to make voluntary commitments to prevent and remove harmful content.
This resolution urges AI and content sharing platforms to voluntarily commit to preventing and removing harmful content, particularly deepfakes and cheapfakes.
Relating To Privacy.
This bill adds the intentional creation or disclosure of deep fake images or videos, depicting a composite fictitious person with recognizable characteristics of a known person, to the offense of violation of privacy in the first degree, with intent to substantially harm the depicted person.
AN ACT relating to privacy protection.
This bill establishes regulations on the dissemination of deep fakes, including definitions, limitations, and penalties for violations.
AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- INTERNET ACCESS AND ADVERTISING BY FACSIMILE
HB 7543 requires AI-generated content, such as video or photography, on public platforms to be marked as AI-generated, pending full bill text verification.
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.
Relating To Elections.
This bill prohibits distributing deceptive deepfakes of candidates or parties in electioneering communications before elections, with exceptions for bona fide newscasts and satire.
Extends crime of identity theft to include fraudulent impersonation or false depiction by means of artificial intelligence or deepfake technology.
This bill extends identity theft laws to include fraud via artificial intelligence or deepfake technology.
Extends crime of identity theft to include fraudulent impersonation or false depiction by means of artificial intelligence or deepfake technology.
This bill extends identity theft laws to include fraud via AI and deepfake technology, amending N.J.S.2C:21-17 and P.L.2003, c.184, with penalties based on victims affected.
Prohibits creation or disclosure of deceptive audio or visual media, known as "deepfakes," under certain circumstances.
This bill prohibits the creation and disclosure of deceptive deepfake media under certain circumstances, establishing penalties and allowing punitive damages for willful violations.
Enacts the "political artificial intelligence disclaimer (PAID) act"; requires political communications that use synthetic media to disclose that they were created with the assistance of artificial intelligence; requires committees that use synthetic media to maintain records of such usage.
The PAID Act mandates disclosures for political communications using synthetic media and requires committees to maintain usage records.
Artificial intelligence.
AB 3050 mandates watermarks for AI-generated materials and establishes liability for unauthorized use of personal likenesses in deepfakes.
Election Laws - As enacted, requires political advertisements to include a disclaimer if the advertisements include deepfake elements impersonating or depicting a candidate engaging in activity or speech in which the impersonated or depicted candidate did not in fact engage; makes a violation of…
TN HB 1513: Election Laws - As enacted, requires political advertisements to include a disclaimer if the advertisements include deepfake elements impersonating or depicting a candidate engaging in act
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 19, relative to the Transparency for Deepfakes in Political Advertising Act.
This bill mandates disclaimers for political ads using deepfake elements, making violations a Class C misdemeanor. It aims to ensure transparency in political advertising.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 19, relative to the Transparency for Deepfakes in Political Advertising Act.
This bill mandates disclaimers for political ads with deepfake elements impersonating or depicting a candidate, making violations a Class C misdemeanor.
A bill for an act relating to the use of synthetic media in campaign materials, and making penalties applicable.(See HF 2609.)
HSB643 proposes regulations on synthetic media in campaign materials in Iowa, with penalties applicable.
Prohibits the creation and dissemination of synthetic media within sixty days of an election with intent to unduly influence the outcome of an election; makes such act a class E felony.
This bill prohibits creating and sharing synthetic media to influence elections within 60 days of an election, classifying it as a class E felony.
Election Laws - As enacted, requires political advertisements to include a disclaimer if the advertisements include deepfake elements impersonating or depicting a candidate engaging in activity or speech in which the impersonated or depicted candidate did not in fact engage; makes a violation of…
SB 1624 amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 19, mandating disclaimers on political ads using deepfake elements, with violations classified as misdemeanors.
Artificial intelligence; disclosure of artificial intelligence-generated content required, enforcement provided
The bill's provisions, penalties, and requirements cannot be confirmed due to the lack of available bill text.
Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.
The bill prohibits political ads containing synthetic media without a disclosure statement and imposes penalties for violations.
Includes "deep fake" images created by digitization within the definition of unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image.
This bill expands the definition of unlawful dissemination of intimate images to include deep fake images created by digitization.
Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment by means of electronic or digital communication; provides for a private right of action for the unlawful dissemination or publication of deep fakes, which are digitized images which are altered to incorporate a person's face or their identifiable body…
This bill establishes aggravated harassment via digital communication and a private right of action for the unlawful dissemination of deep fakes and intimate images.
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.
Includes "deep fake" images created by digitization within the definition of unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image; establishes a private right of action for victims of dissemination or publication of a sexually explicit depiction of an individual.
This bill includes 'deep fake' images in the definition of unlawful dissemination of intimate images and establishes a private right of action for victims.
Requires advertisements to disclose the use of synthetic media; imposes a $1,000 civil penalty for a first violation and a $5,000 penalty for any subsequent violation.
This bill mandates advertisements to disclose the use of synthetic media and imposes penalties for violations.
An Act Concerning Unlawful Dissemination Of Intimate Images That Are Digitally Altered Or Created Through The Use Of Artificial Intelligence.
HB5045 criminalizes the nonconsensual creation and dissemination of digitally altered intimate images using AI in Connecticut.
Prohibits deepfake pornography and imposes criminal and civil penalties for non-consensual disclosure.
Prohibits non-consensual disclosure of deepfake pornography, imposing criminal and civil penalties in New Jersey.
Updates certain crimes to include nonconsensual pornographic deepfake threats and disclosure.
Bill A4435 updates NJ law to include nonconsensual pornographic deepfake threats and disclosures as criminal offenses.
Includes "deep fake" images created by digitization within the definition of unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image; establishes a private right of action for victims of dissemination or publication of a sexually explicit depiction of an individual.
This bill criminalizes the dissemination of 'deep fake' intimate images and allows victims to sue for damages, amending both the penal law and the civil rights law.
Preventing Deep Fake Scams Act
The Preventing Deep Fake Scams Act creates a Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in the Financial Services Sector to report on AI-related issues to Congress.
Relative to civil actions regarding the prohibited use of synthetic media.
HB1710 establishes a civil cause of action for the distribution of misleading synthetic media in New Hampshire.
Relative to prohibiting the unlawful distribution of misleading synthetic media.
HB1500 prohibits the unlawful distribution of misleading synthetic media in New Hampshire.
Secretary of Government Operations: deepfakes.
SB1216 mandates the Secretary of Government Operations to evaluate deepfakes' impact and report findings by October 1, 2024.
Prohibits creation or disclosure of deceptive audio or visual media, known as "deepfakes," under certain circumstances.
Prohibits creation or disclosure of deceptive 'deepfakes' under certain circumstances in New Jersey.
An Act Concerning Artificial Intelligence.
The bill establishes requirements for AI systems, creates an advisory council, mandates training on generative AI, and includes initiatives for AI education and computing services.
Elections: Voter Reg./legal Fund/comms
This bill relates to elections, voter registration, candidate legal funds, special needs and absentee voting, and synthetic media in election communications.
Elections; criminal offense of election interference with a deep fake and solicitation; establish
SB392 establishes the criminal offense of election interference using deep fakes and solicitation, including definitions, exceptions, and State Election Board duties.
Prohibit Use of Personally Identifying Feature
This bill criminalizes the unauthorized use of personally identifying features in digital media, including advertisements, deepfakes, images, videos, and voice recordings, establishing penalties for violations and allowing civil damages and attorney fees.
Enhancing disclosure requirements for synthetic media in political advertising
Bill H846 addresses disclosure requirements for synthetic media in political ads in Massachusetts. Analysis is based solely on the title and official description.
Regards an individual's persona usage; prohibit certain deepfakes
This bill amends laws to protect individuals from unauthorized use of their persona and prohibits deepfake recordings that misrepresent individuals without consent.
CRIM CD-DEEPFAKE-HARASS
IL HB 5106: CRIM CD-DEEPFAKE-HARASS aims to criminalize harassment using deepfakes, defined in the bill, through electronic communications with intent to harass.
Deceptive and fraudulent deepfake media in elections
Prohibits deceptive deepfake media of candidates within 90 days of elections unless disclosed. The term 'deepfake media' is not defined in the bill text provided.
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; guidelines for dissemination of deep fake sexual images; enact. Amends sec. 17b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.17b).
HB5570 amends Michigan's criminal procedure to include dissemination of intimate deep fakes with aggravating factors as a felony.
Deceptive and fraudulent deepfake media in elections
SC H 3517: Deceptive and fraudulent deepfake media depicting a candidate's likeness in elections, requiring requisite disclosure language and allowing candidates to seek equitable relief.
Establishes criminal penalties for production or dissemination of deceptive audio or visual media, commonly known as "deepfakes."
Establishes civil and criminal penalties in New Jersey for creating or sharing deceptive 'deepfake' media.
Ending FCC Meddling in Our Elections Act
This bill prohibits the FCC from regulating the disclosure of AI-generated content in political ads, aiming to limit federal oversight in elections.
A bill for an act relating to the publication of electioneering communications containing synthetic media, and providing penalties.
SF2166 addresses electioneering communications with synthetic media. Specific provisions and penalties will be detailed once the full bill text is available.
AN ACT relating to protection of information and declaring an emergency.
This bill establishes standards for AI use in Kentucky, creating a governance committee and requiring public disclosure of AI usage by state entities.
Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act
The bill aims to prohibit the disclosure of intimate digital depictions.
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.
Prohibits creation or disclosure of deceptive audio or visual media, known as "deepfakes," under certain circumstances.
This bill prohibits the creation or disclosure of deceptive deepfake media under certain circumstances, which are to be verified once the full bill text is available.
Relating To Privacy.
HB346 adds the disclosure or threat of disclosure of deep fake images or videos to Hawaii's first-degree privacy violation offense.
Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding video voyeurism and to revise a penalty for disclosing explicit synthetic media.
House Bill 727 amends Idaho law regarding video voyeurism and revises penalties for disclosing explicit synthetic media.
Creates regulations of artificially generated online content using artificial intelligence
SB1324 proposes regulations for AI-generated content in Missouri, based on the official description, as the full bill text is not available.
Synthetic digital representations and providing a penalty.
AB855 proposes amendments to Wisconsin statutes to address synthetic digital representations, defining them and specifying penalties for violations.
A bill for an act relating to the use of synthetic media in campaign materials, and making penalties applicable. (Formerly HSB 643.)
HF2609 addresses the use of synthetic media in Iowa campaign materials, but specific definitions and penalties require confirmation from the bill text.
Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.
SB141 prohibits electioneering communications with synthetic media without a specific statement, imposing penalties for violations.
Deceptive and fraudulent deepfake media in elections
The bill prohibits deceptive deepfake media of candidates within 90 days of an election unless proper disclosures are included.
An act relating to the use of synthetic media in elections
S.23 addresses the use of synthetic media in Vermont elections, but details are speculative without the full bill text.
Relating to disclosures and penalties associated with use of synthetic media and artificial intelligence
This bill prohibits the use of synthetic media and AI to influence elections, imposing civil and criminal penalties for violations.
Requiring a disclosure of deceptive artificial intelligence usage in political advertising.
HB1596 mandates disclosure of AI and deepfake use in political ads within 90 days of an election.
Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.
This bill prohibits political ads with synthetic media without a disclosure stating it may present conduct or speech that did not occur, imposes a penalty up to $25,000, and classifies willful violations as a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Deepfake pornography.
AB 621 aims to regulate deepfake pornography. Detailed analysis will follow upon review of the full bill text.
COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES: Provides for the crime of "unlawful deepfake" to be added to the definition of power-based violence under the Campus Accountability and Safety Act. (gov sig)
SB 347 proposes adding 'unlawful deepfake' to power-based violence under the Campus Accountability and Safety Act in Louisiana. Full details, including penalties, are not available.
Synthetic Media: Liability; Elections
SB33 defines synthetic media and outlines obligations for electioneering communications to prevent defamation.
DEFIANCE Act of 2025 Disrupt Explicit Forged Images And Non-Consensual Edits Act of 2025
The DEFIANCE Act of 2025 aims to enhance civil rights protections for individuals harmed by non-consensual intimate digital forgeries.
Relating To Elections.
This bill prohibits deceptive deepfake advertisements of candidates before elections, effective 7/1/3000.
Election communications; prohibition; deep fakes
This bill prohibits the distribution of deceptive deepfakes related to candidates or political parties within 90 days of an election, requiring disclosures.
Deepfake recordings or images
This bill makes it illegal to disseminate deepfake recordings or images without consent, classifying violations as felonies with specific exemptions and conditions.
Election crime; create for dissemination of a deep fake within 90 days of an election.
This bill criminalizes the dissemination of deep fakes within 90 days of an election if done with malicious intent and without consent, and allows specific parties to seek injunctive relief.
ELECT CODE-FAKE MEDIA
This bill makes it a Class 3 felony to knowingly use cheap fake or deep fake media in state or local elections.
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.
Relating To Deepfakes.
This bill establishes the crime of unlawfully creating or distributing sexually explicit deepfakes without consent.
Election Law - Online Campaign Material - Use of Deepfakes
The bill prohibits the use of deepfakes to influence voters within 90 days of an election, imposing penalties for violations.
Education and funding; creating the Concurrent Enrollment Funding Act; effective date.
HB3299 addresses the creation or dissemination of certain digitization or synthetic media, with details assumed typical of such legislation.
Synthetic digital representations and providing a penalty.
SB815 addresses synthetic digital representations, but specific prohibitions and definitions cannot be confirmed without the full bill text.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 28 and Title 39, Chapter 17, relative to the unauthorized use of deepfake or actual likeness.
The bill establishes civil and criminal actions for unauthorized disclosure of intimate digital depictions without consent.
Includes "deep fake" images created by digitization within the definition of unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image.
Amends correction law to ensure incarcerated individuals are compensated for labor at no less than half the minimum wage.
Criminal Law - Identity Fraud - Artificial Intelligence and Deepfake Representations
HB184 prohibits using personal identifying information and AI/deepfake technology for purposes causing physical injury, serious emotional distress, or economic damages, with specific penalties for violations.
To force any media/internet creator providing artificial intelligence created videos to have an identifying marker that allows viewers to know that the video is not real.
HB4496 requires AI-generated content to have an identifying marker, but the full scope and details are unconfirmed without the full bill text.
Extends crime of identity theft to include fraudulent impersonation or false depiction by means of artificial intelligence or deepfake technology.
This bill proposes to amend identity theft laws to include fraudulent impersonation or false depiction using AI or deepfake technology, with specific definitions and penalties pending full text verification.
Prohibits deepfake pornography and imposes criminal and civil penalties for non-consensual disclosure.
NJ S1159 prohibits non-consensual disclosure of deepfake pornography, imposing penalties. Full bill text is needed to confirm details on definitions, penalties, exceptions, or defenses.
Prohibits deepfake pornography and imposes criminal and civil penalties for non-consensual disclosure.
This bill prohibits the non-consensual disclosure of deepfake pornography, with penalties and exceptions that require confirmation from the bill text.
Updates certain crimes to include nonconsensual pornographic deepfake threats and disclosure.
NJ A2736: Addresses nonconsensual pornographic deepfake threats and disclosures. Provides definitions and outlines penalties.
Extends crime of identity theft to include fraudulent impersonation or false depiction by means of artificial intelligence or deepfake technology.
NJ S329: The bill extends identity theft laws to include fraudulent impersonation using AI or deepfake technology, with specific definitions confirmed in the full text.
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.
Advertisement claims: health-related consumer products and services: digital replicas and synthetic performers.
SB1146 mandates disclosures for AI-generated health-related ads, but specific requirements, exemptions, and remedies need verification from the bill text.
An Act Concerning Online Safety.
This bill aims to enhance online safety through comprehensive AI regulations and workforce development initiatives, including safe harbor programs and teacher certification enhancements. The Attorney General, Insurance Commissioner, and Commissioner of Consumer Protection are required to accept applications for safe harbor programs. Synthetic digital content must be detectable as such. The bill also modifies the Technology Talent and Innovation Fund Advisory Committee.
Criminal Law - Identity Fraud - Artificial Intelligence and Deepfake Representations
This bill prohibits individuals from using personal identifying information and AI/deepfake technology to cause harm, with penalties for violations.
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.
"Ensuring Likeness, Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act of 2025"; enact to expand protections against artificial intelligence deep fakes.
The ELVIS Act of 2025 establishes property rights over likeness, voice, and image, with rights descendible for ten years post-death and penalties for unauthorized use.
Artificial Intelligence Transparency Act; established.
The Artificial Intelligence Transparency Act mandates clear disclosures on AI-generated content and establishes compliance procedures for developers.
Artificial Intelligence Transparency Act; established.
The Artificial Intelligence Transparency Act mandates disclosures on AI-generated content and sets compliance procedures for developers and licensees.
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.
Synthetic media; expands applicability of provisions related to defamation, etc., penalty.
The bill expands defamation laws to include synthetic media, creating a rebuttable presumption of intent for criminal use and allowing for recovery of appropriate relief.
Artificial intelligence; Joint Commission on Technology and Science to study advancements.
The bill directs a study on AI advancements, focusing on impacts like deep fakes, data privacy, and discrimination, and may suggest legislation to the General Assembly.
Prohibiting the use of deep fake technology to influence an election
This bill prohibits the use of deep fake technology to influence elections in West Virginia, allowing injunctive relief by specific parties.
Establishes Deepfake Technology Unit in DLPS; appropriates $2 million.
This bill establishes a Deepfake Technology Unit within DLPS and appropriates $2 million.
Establishes Deepfake Technology Unit in DLPS; appropriates $2 million.
This bill establishes a Deepfake Technology Unit in New Jersey's Department of Law and Public Safety and allocates $2 million for its operation.
Sensitive Deepfake Images
HB 530 addresses the issue of deepfake images in New Mexico, but specific regulations, requirements, and definitions are not detailed in the bill text.
Relating to the unlawful production or distribution of sexually explicit media using deep fake technology.
HB449 prohibits the unlawful production or distribution of sexually explicit deep fake media without consent, effective September 1, 2023.
Election Law - Influence on a Voter's Voting Decision By Use of Fraud - Prohibition
This bill prohibits using fraud, including synthetic media, to influence a voter's decision in Maryland elections.
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.
Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment by means of electronic or digital communication; provides for a private right of action for the unlawful dissemination or publication of deep fakes, which are digitized images which are altered to incorporate a person's face or their identifiable body…
NY S06278: Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment via electronic communication, applicable to New York State, and provides a private right of action for unlawful deep fake dissemination. The bill text is not available.
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.
This bill mandates the disclosure of synthetic performers in advertisements, imposing civil penalties for non-compliance with the disclosure requirement.
Enacts the "political artificial intelligence disclaimer (PAID) act"; requires political communications that use synthetic media to disclose that they were created with the assistance of artificial intelligence; requires committees that use synthetic media to maintain records of such usage.
The PAID Act mandates disclosures for political communications using synthetic media created with AI assistance and requires committees to maintain records of such usage.
Deepfake Liability Act
HB6334 proposes changes to federal laws concerning deepfakes, but does not explicitly state amendments to section 230 or the TAKE IT DOWN Act in the official description.
Deepfake pornography.
CA AB621 seeks to amend Section 1708.86 of the Civil Code, addressing issues related to unauthorized use of personal likenesses, including deepfake pornography.
Relating to user reports of explicit deep fake material on social media platforms.
This bill proposes requirements for social media platforms to manage user reports of explicit deep fake material, aiming to enhance user safety and accountability.
"Prohibition of Exploitation by Deepfakes Act"; enact.
The Prohibition of Exploitation by Deepfakes Act prohibits publishing non-consensual intimate visual depictions and morphed images, with exceptions for lawful disclosures.
Preventing the dissemination of deepfake materials of political candidates before an election.
This bill prohibits the dissemination of deepfake materials of political candidates within 90 days of an election, with exceptions for media disclosures.
Establishes Deep Fake Technology Unit in DLPS; appropriates $2 million.
The bill establishes a Deep Fake Technology Unit in New Jersey's DLPS and allocates $2 million for its operations.
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.
Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act TAKE IT DOWN Act
The TAKE IT DOWN Act mandates platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate visual depictions to combat exploitation.
To Prohibit Deceptive And Fraudulent Deepfakes In Election Communications.
HB1041 aims to prohibit deceptive and fraudulent deepfakes in election communications to protect electoral integrity.
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.
Relating to the unlawful production or distribution of sexually explicit images or videos using deep fake technology; increasing a criminal penalty.
This bill criminalizes the unlawful production or distribution of sexually explicit deep fake images or videos, increasing penalties for offenders.
Relating to the creation of certain explicit deep fake material; providing a private cause of action.
This bill regulates the creation of explicit deep fake material and establishes a private cause of action for those depicted without consent.
Relating to the unlawful production or distribution of sexually explicit images or videos using deep fake technology; increasing a criminal penalty.
This bill criminalizes the production or distribution of deep fake sexually explicit images or videos without consent, increasing penalties for violations.
Synthetic media; use in furtherance of crimes involving fraud, etc., report.
The bill criminalizes the use of synthetic media for fraud, making it a Class 1 misdemeanor, and allows civil actions for damages by affected individuals. A work group must report findings by the 2025 Regular Session.
Synthetic digital content; definition, penalty, report, effective clause.
The bill criminalizes the use of synthetic digital content for fraud, allowing civil actions for damages and establishing a work group for further study, with provisions requiring reenactment by 2026.
Synthetic digital content; definition, penalty, report, effective clause.
The bill criminalizes the use of synthetic digital content for fraud, allowing civil actions for damages and establishing a work group for further study.
Requires that every newspaper, magazine or other publication printed or electronically published in this state, which contains the use of generative artificial intelligence or other information communication technology, shall identify that certain parts of such newspaper, magazine, or publication…
The bill mandates disclosure of AI-generated content in New York publications.
Relates to requiring advertisements to disclose the use of synthetic media
This bill requires advertisements to disclose the use of synthetic media, though specific guidelines and penalties are assumed unconfirmed without the full bill text.
Under the act, a creator, as defined in the act, shall not, within 18 weeks of an election, distribute a synthetic media message that the creator knows or should have known is a deceptive and fraudulent deepfake, as defined in the act. These provisions shall not apply if the creator of the audio or…
SB 1183 prohibits creators from distributing deceptive deepfakes within 18 weeks of an election unless a disclosure statement is included. Exceptions and media types are detailed in the bill. The act is similar to a provision in SCS/HCS/HBs 2628 & 2603 (2024).
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, prohibits a person or entity from distributing an electoral deepfake within 90 days of an election that the person or entity knows or should have known is a deceptive and fraudulent depiction of a candidate or political party; creates civil penalties and outlines…
HB 2214 prohibits distributing electoral deepfakes within 90 days of an election if known to be deceptive, with specified civil penalties and outlined exceptions.
Relating to criminalizing the use of deep fakes
This bill prohibits the use of deep fake images for invading privacy and unlawfully depicting minors in explicit conduct, establishing criminal penalties.
Creating the protection against deep fakes act to provide a cause of action for damages arising from the use of generative artificial intelligence to create an image or likeness of another person without such person's consent for use in obscene material.
The bill establishes a cause of action for damages from the unauthorized use of generative AI to create images or likenesses of individuals in obscene material.
Urges Congress to enact "Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act."
This resolution urges Congress to enact the 'Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act' to criminalize non-consensual deepfake disclosures.
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, prohibits a person or entity from distributing an electoral deepfake within 90 days of an election that the person or entity knows or should have known is a deceptive and fraudulent depiction of a candidate or political party; creates civil penalties and outlines…
TN SB 2321: Criminal Offenses - Prohibits distributing deceptive and fraudulent electoral deepfakes within 90 days of an election; amends TCA Title 2 and Title 39, Chapter 17.
An Act Prohibiting The Creation And Dissemination Of Intimate Images Generated Using Artificial Intelligence And Without Consent.
The bill prohibits the production and distribution of non-consensual deepfake intimate images and establishes unspecified criminal penalties for violations.
Prohibits the creation and dissemination of synthetic media within sixty days of an election with intent to unduly influence the outcome of an election; makes such act a class E felony.
This bill prohibits creating and sharing synthetic media within 60 days of an election to influence its outcome, classifying it as a class E felony.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 47, Chapter 18, relative to synthetic media.
This bill creates a violation under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act for using synthetic media to mislead or defame individuals with the intent to damage their reputation.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 47, Chapter 18, relative to synthetic media.
This bill prohibits altering an individual's appearance or speech through synthetic media with intent to malign, slander, defame, or intentionally mislead the public.
Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment by means of electronic or digital communication; provides for a private right of action for the unlawful dissemination or publication of deep fakes, which are digitized images which are altered to incorporate a person's face or their identifiable body…
This bill establishes aggravated harassment via digital communication and allows private action against unlawful deep fakes depicting pornographic acts or violence.
Establishes the crime of aggravated harassment by means of electronic or digital communication; provides for a private right of action for the unlawful dissemination or publication of deep fakes, which are digitized images which are altered to incorporate a person's face or their identifiable body…
This bill establishes aggravated harassment via digital communication with intent to harass, annoy, threaten, or alarm, and allows private action against unlawful deep fakes where privacy is expected.
Deepfake Political Advertising Regulation Amendment Act of 2024
The bill prohibits the distribution of non-compliant deepfake political ads within 90 days of an election, enforcing disclosure requirements for candidates, committees, and other entities.
An Act Regarding Synthetic Media in Campaign Advertising
LD517 addresses synthetic media in campaign advertising, but specific regulations and requirements cannot be confirmed without access to the full bill text.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 28 and Title 39, Chapter 17, relative to the unauthorized use of deepfake or actual likeness.
The bill creates civil and criminal actions for unauthorized disclosure of intimate digital depictions without consent.
TAKE IT DOWN Act Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes On Websites and Networks Act
The TAKE IT DOWN Act mandates covered platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate visual depictions.
Content Origin Protection and Integrity from Edited and Deepfaked Media Act of 2025
The bill mandates transparency in content provenance to protect artistic integrity and address issues related to edited and deepfaked media.
Relating to the use of artificial intelligence in campaign communications; declaring an emergency.
The bill mandates disclosure of AI use in campaign ads, with exemptions for certain entities and content, and imposes penalties for violations, effective immediately.
Election Law - Election Misinformation, Election Disinformation, and Deepfakes
The bill addresses election misinformation, disinformation, and deepfakes, requiring the State Administrator to take action upon receiving a credible report.
State Bar of California: artificial intelligence.
This bill mandates the State Bar of California to disclose the use of AI-generated content in its examination materials and processes, effective January 1, 2028.
Prohibit distributing deepfakes under the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act
LB615, introduced by Senator Megan Hunt, seeks to address the distribution of deepfakes under Nebraska's political accountability laws. This analysis is based on the title and official description only, with further details pending the full bill text.
An Act Concerning The Use Of Artificial Intelligence And Other Means To Generate Deceptive Synthetic Media And Affect Elections.
This bill prohibits the distribution of deceptive synthetic media within 90 days before an election or primary in Connecticut. Specific exceptions and penalties are unverified.
AN ACT relating to privacy protection.
This bill establishes definitions and limitations on deep fakes, sets a statute of limitations for unlawful dissemination, and imposes criminal penalties for violations.
AN ACT relating to protection of information and declaring an emergency.
The bill establishes an Artificial Intelligence Governance Committee and mandates standards for AI use in Kentucky, prioritizing transparency and data protection for state entities.
An Act relating to defamation claims based on the use of deepfakes; and relating to the use of deepfakes in electioneering communications.
HB 358 addresses defamation claims involving deepfakes and their use in electioneering communications, based on the bill's title and description. Specific provisions cannot be confirmed without the full text.
Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 358, relating to defamation claims based on the use of deepfakes; and relating to the use of deepfakes in electioneering communications.
SCR 28 suspends certain legislative rules to facilitate the consideration of HB 358, based on its title and description, as the full text is unavailable.
Election Law - Influencing a Voter By Dissemination of a Deepfake - Prohibition
The bill prohibits influencing voters through deepfakes with fraudulent intent, defining deepfakes as realistic but false representations created using AI.
California AI Transparency Act.
The California AI Transparency Act aims to enhance transparency in AI-generated content and takes effect immediately as an urgency statute. Specific disclosure requirements cannot be confirmed without the full bill text.
Prohibits deepfake pornography and imposes criminal and civil penalties for non-consensual disclosure.
This bill prohibits deepfake pornography and imposes criminal and civil penalties for non-consensual disclosure, with specifics to be confirmed from the full bill text.
TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL CREATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF DEEPFAKE VISUAL MATERIAL; AND TO ESTABLISH A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR UNLAWFUL CREATION OF DEEPFAKE VISUAL MATERIAL.
This analysis of HB 1529 is preliminary. Specifics on the offense, exceptions, defenses, penalties, and civil cause of action will be included after reviewing the full bill text.
SCHOOLS: Prohibits the use of deepfake material against students enrolled in K-12. (8/1/26)
SB 346 prohibits the use of deepfake material against K-12 students in Louisiana, effective August 1, 2026. Full implications, including definitions and penalties, require the complete bill text.
Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.
This bill prohibits electioneering communications containing synthetic media without a specific disclosure statement and allows registered voters to seek injunctions for violations.
"AI Image Disclosure Act"; concerns disclosure of certain AI-generated content.
The AI Image Disclosure Act suggests a requirement for disclosure of AI-generated content in New Jersey, but specifics are not confirmed without the bill text.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND OTHER MEANS TO GENERATE DECEPTIVE SYNTHETIC MEDIA AND AFFECT ELECTIONS.
HB 5342's focus remains speculative, as the full bill text is not available. The title suggests it addresses AI and synthetic media in elections, but specifics are unconfirmed.
Ai, Deepfakes, Cybersecurity, Data Xfers
This bill mandates the disclosure of deepfakes in campaign communications and addresses cybersecurity and data privacy issues.
Cause of action establishment for nonconsensual dissemination of deep fake sexual images
This bill establishes a cause of action for the nonconsensual dissemination of deep fake sexual images in Minnesota, detailing conditions for legal recourse.
State-by-State Regulation of Deepfake Laws by State
Artificial intelligence regulation is advancing at the state level, and Deepfake Laws by State 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 by State 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.
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