SB 2996

As introduced: - Requires political advertisements containing content generated in whole or substantially by artificial intelligence to include a clear and conspicuous disclosure statement. - Establishes civil penalties of up to $250 for a first violation and up to $1,000 for subsequent violations. - Authorizes a candidate featured in a non-compliant advertisement to petition a court for an injunction to prohibit its publication and to recover attorney's fees and costs. - Exempts certain entities and content, including distribution platforms with a disclosure policy, bona fide newscasts, and advertisements that constitute satire or parody.