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Creates the deceptive and fraudulent synthetic media in election communications chapter to regulate the use of synthetic media in elections. Enacted Signed by Governor · Jul 2, 2025
In plain language Creates a new chapter regulating deceptive and fraudulent synthetic media used in election communications. Targets AI-generated deepfakes deployed in political campaigns.
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Legislative history 12 actions · newest first Jul 2, 2025 Senate Signed by Governor Jun 27, 2025 Senate Transmitted to Governor Jun 20, 2025 House House passed Sub A in concurrence Jun 20, 2025 House Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025) Jun 20, 2025 Senate Senate passed Sub A Jun 18, 2025 Senate Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025) Show all 12 actions
Progress Introduced Mar 14, 2025 Filed in a chamber; hasn't passed it yet. Engrossed Passed the chamber where it was introduced. Enrolled Passed both chambers in the same form and sent to the governor or president. Enacted Jul 2, 2025 Became law: signed, allowed to take effect without a signature, or passed over a veto.
Sponsors Sen. Louis Dipalma (D) Prime sponsor
Sen. Hanna Gallo (D), Sen. David Tikoian (D), Sen. Matthew LaMountain (D), Sen. Walter Felag (D), Sen. Todd Patalano (D), Sen. Peter Appollonio (D), Sen. Leonidas Raptakis (D), Sen. Mark McKenney (D), Sen. Dawn Euer (D)
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