HB05342Connecticut2026 sessionIntroduced
An Act Concerning The Use Of Artificial Intelligence And Other Means To Generate Deceptive Synthetic Media And Affect Elections.
Plain-language summary
Prohibits distribution of deceptive synthetic media—including AI-generated content—within the 90-day period preceding an election or primary in Connecticut. Targets the use of synthetic or AI-manipulated audio, video, or images intended to mislead voters about candidates or electoral issues. Applies to any person or entity distributing such content.
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History
Feb 26, 2026
HReferred to Joint Committee on Government Administration and Elections
Feb 27, 2026
HPublic Hearing 03/04
Mar 23, 2026
HJoint Favorable Substitute
Mar 23, 2026
HFiled with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Mar 31, 2026
HReferred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/07/26 5:00 PM
Apr 8, 2026
HReported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Apr 8, 2026
HFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
Apr 8, 2026
HHouse Calendar Number 337
Apr 8, 2026
HFile Number 517
Apr 14, 2026
HReferred by House to Committee on Judiciary
Apr 17, 2026
HJoint Favorable
Apr 17, 2026
HFiled with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Apr 20, 2026
HReported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Apr 20, 2026
HNo New File by Committee on Judiciary
Apr 20, 2026
HTabled for the Calendar, House
Progress
IntroducedFeb 26, 2026
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
GC
Jnt. Government Administration and Elections Committee Prime sponsor
NM
Rep. Nick Menapace (D)
MB
Rep. Matt Blumenthal (D)
HD
Rep. Hubert Delany (D)
JK
Sen. Julie Kushner (D)
WH
Rep. William Heffernan (D)
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