SSB3039Iowa2025 sessionIntroduced
A bill for an act relating to the use of synthetic media in campaign materials, and making penalties applicable.
Plain-language summary
Regulates the use of synthetic media, such as AI-generated deepfakes, in political campaign materials and establishes applicable penalties for violations. The bill aims to curb deceptive AI-generated content in Iowa election campaigns.
Summary generated by AI from the official bill text — may contain errors.
History
Jan 15, 2026
SBy COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT
Jan 15, 2026
SIntroduced, referred to State Government.
Jan 15, 2026
SSubcommittee: Bousselot, Reichman, and Winckler.
Jan 20, 2026
SSubcommittee Meeting: 01/21/2026 2:30PM Room 217 Conference Room.
Jan 21, 2026
SSubcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
Progress
IntroducedJan 15, 2026
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
SG
Sen. State Government Prime sponsor
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