As introduced: - Prohibits a person or entity from knowingly and intentionally disseminating a campaign advertisement that contains a fraudulent deepfake of a political candidate without a disclaimer. - Authorizes a candidate depicted in a deepfake advertisement to bring a civil action for injunctive relief, punitive damages, and attorneys' fees. - Establishes daily civil penalties for violations of up to $15,000 for local office candidates, $50,000 for state office candidates, and $250,000 for federal office candidates.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Feb 19, 2026 | — | Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee |
| Last Action | Feb 19, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Feb 23, 2026 |