As passed by the Senate on 5/20/2026: - Requires generative artificial intelligence systems to be programmed to leave a distinctive watermark on any image or video created. - Requires a covered provider to include provenance data in any content created by generative artificial intelligence. - Prohibits knowingly and with the intent to deceive a third party, removing a watermark with the purpose of concealing the product was AI-created.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Jun 2, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Technology and Innovation |
May 27, 2026 | H | Refer to Committee |
May 26, 2026 | H | Introduced |
May 20, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Judiciary |
May 20, 2026 | S | Passed (Yeas: 30, Nays: 0) |
May 20, 2026 | S | Reported (Yeas: 6, Nays: 0) |
May 13, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Judiciary |
Mar 25, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Judiciary |
| Last Action | May 27, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | May 29, 2026 |