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To force any media/internet creator providing artificial intelligence created videos to have an identifying marker that allows viewers to know that the video is not real. Introduced To House Judiciary · Jan 19, 2026
In plain language Requires creators of AI-generated videos to include an identifying marker disclosing that the content is not real, aiming to prevent viewers from being deceived by deepfake media.
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Legislative history 4 actions · newest first Jan 19, 2026 House To House Judiciary Jan 19, 2026 House Introduced in House Jan 19, 2026 House To Judiciary Jan 19, 2026 House Filed for introduction
Progress Introduced Jan 19, 2026 Filed in a chamber; hasn't passed it yet. Engrossed (not reached) Passed the chamber where it was introduced. Enrolled (not reached) Passed both chambers in the same form and sent to the governor or president. Enacted (not reached) Became law: signed, allowed to take effect without a signature, or passed over a veto.
Sponsors Rep. Bill Flanigan (R) Prime sponsor
Rep. Eric Brooks (R), Rep. Carl Martin (R), Rep. Jimmy Willis (R), Rep. Phil Mallow (R), Rep. Jim Butler (R), Rep. James Akers (R), Rep. Jordan Maynor (R), Rep. Joe Funkhouser (R), Rep. Carl Roop (R), Rep. Michael Hornby (R)
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