As introduced: - Prohibits the knowing distribution of an electoral deepfake within 90 days of an election unless the communication includes a disclosure that the content was generated by artificial intelligence. - Authorizes a candidate depicted in an electoral deepfake to seek an injunction to prohibit its publication and establishes civil penalties for violations. - Exempts communications that constitute satire, parody, or certain news reporting from the prohibition.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Mar 10, 2026 | H | Taken off notice for cal in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee |
Mar 5, 2026 | H | Placed on s/c cal Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee for 3/10/2026 |
Mar 3, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee |
Mar 3, 2026 | H | Action Def. in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee to 3/10/2026 |
Feb 25, 2026 | H | Placed on s/c cal Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee for 3/3/2026 |
Feb 5, 2026 | H | Assigned to s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee |
Feb 5, 2026 | H | P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee |
Feb 4, 2026 | H | Intro., P1C. |
| Last Action | Mar 10, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Mar 11, 2026 |