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FL H0919
Bill
Status
Passed
4/29/2024
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
- Creates Section 106.145, Florida Statutes, requiring political advertisements, electioneering communications, or other political ads that use generative AI to depict a real person performing an action that did not occur—with intent to injure a candidate or deceive about a ballot issue—to include the disclaimer: "Created in whole or in part with the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)."
- Specifies disclaimer formatting requirements by medium: bold 12-point font for print; at least 4% of vertical picture height for TV/video; clearly readable without user action for internet ads; at least 3 seconds of audible speech for audio; and at least 4% of vertical height for graphic communications.
- Failure to include the required disclaimer constitutes a first-degree misdemeanor, punishable under Florida Statutes ss. 775.082 and 775.083, in addition to any applicable civil penalties.
- Any person may file a complaint with the Florida Elections Commission alleging a violation, and the commission must adopt rules for expedited hearings on such complaints.
- Effective date is July 1, 2024.
Legislative Description
Artificial Intelligence Use in Political Advertising
Last Action
Chapter No. 2024-126
4/29/2024
Committee Referrals
State Affairs1/29/2024
Justice Appropriations Subcommittee1/18/2024
Ethics, Elections & Open Government Subcommittee1/5/2024
Full Bill Text
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