HB 3299

As substituted on 2/26/2026: - Makes it a crime to create and disseminate synthetic media of a person without consent and with the intent to cause harm, with penalties ranging from a misdemeanor to a felony based on the severity of the offense. - Creates a civil cause of action for victims to recover damages, losses, and attorney fees. - Requires political advertisements that use synthetic media depicting a candidate within 45 days of an election to include a disclosure. - Exempts synthetic media created for the sole purpose of news reporting, commentary, satire, or parody. - The 2/26/2026 substitution deletes a requirement that there be an intent to deceive. Clarifies types of harms to add reputation harm. Caps fines.