Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.

Prohibits campaign-related electioneering communications containing synthetic media from being published or broadcast unless they carry a conspicuous disclosure stating the content has been altered or artificially generated and may misrepresent real conduct or speech. Violations carry a civil penalty of up to $25,000, and willful violations are a Class 1 misdemeanor. Registered voters who receive a non-compliant communication may sue for injunctive relief to stop its publication or distribution.

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