Iowa · HSB643 · 2025 session
A bill for an act relating to the use of synthetic media in campaign materials, and making penalties applicable.(See HF 2609.)
IntroducedCommittee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2609 · Feb 19, 2026
In plain language
Regulates the use of synthetic media, including AI-generated deepfakes, in political campaign materials. Establishes penalties for violations.
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Legislative history
8 actions · newest first- Feb 19, 2026HouseCommittee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2609.
- Feb 17, 2026HouseCommittee vote: Yeas, 20. Nays, 1. Excused, 2. H.J. 326.
- Feb 17, 2026HouseCommittee report, recommending passage. H.J. 326.
- Feb 4, 2026HouseSubcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
- Jan 29, 2026HouseSubcommittee Meeting: 02/04/2026 12:00PM RM 102.
- Jan 29, 2026HouseSubcommittee: Lundgren, Bossman and Cooling. H.J. 179.