Elections: deceptive media in advertisements.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The law adds strict labeling rules for any election advertisement that has been digitally altered, especially with artificial‑intelligence deepfakes. It expands who can bring a lawsuit to the person shown in the false material and clarifies exemptions for satire, news outlets, and broadcasters. The goal is to stop deceptive media from influencing voters while protecting free speech.

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Vote

Urgency clause adopted. Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 61. Noes 17. Page 6853.). · Aug 30, 2026

Hearings

• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Jul 15, 2025
• Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee Hearing
  Elections and Constitutional Amendments · Jul 1, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 9, 2025
• Elections Committee Hearing
  Elections · Mar 26, 2025

History

1. Sep 8, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
2. Sep 8, 2025Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Blakespear.
3. Sep 4, 2025Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
4. Jul 17, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. Jul 16, 2025From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 11. Noes 2.) (July 15).
6. Jul 9, 2025Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
7. Jul 1, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on RLS. (Ayes 4. Noes 0.) (July 1). Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
8. Jun 16, 2025From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on E. & C.A.
9. May 7, 2025Referred to Com. on E. & C.A.
10. Apr 24, 2025Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 75. Noes 0. Page 1279.)
11. Apr 24, 2025In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
12. Apr 10, 2025Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.

The 12 most recent of 19 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Berman (D) · sponsor
• Pellerin

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