AR HB1141

Creates misdemeanor offenses for entering into contracts to print, publish, or broadcast political advertising that misrepresents its true source with intent to deceive voters and injure candidates

Prohibits representing in campaign communications that the communication comes from a source other than its actual origin

Bans creating or distributing "deep fake videos"—videos depicting real persons performing actions that did not occur—within 90 days of an election with intent to injure a candidate or influence results

Criminalizes creating or distributing manipulated images that alter a person's physical appearance or depict them performing actions that didn't occur within 90 days of an election, with intent to deceive and influence results

Provides an affirmative defense for altered images if a clear label states the image has been altered, and exempts cartoons, caricatures, satirical representations, and basic image adjustments (saturation, brightness, contrast, color)