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H 5094·MA·house

An Act enhancing disclosure requirements for synthetic media in political advertising

Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 11, 2026
Sponsor: House Committee on Ways and Means
Latest Action

Senate: Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Feb 12, 2026

Summary

The bill adds definitions for artificial intelligence, generative AI and synthetic media, then requires any paid political communication that includes AI‑generated audio or video to display a clear disclosure at the start, end, and throughout the synthetic portions. Violations would be fined up to $1,000. It targets campaign committees, PACs, parties and anyone using contributions for such ads.

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