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OK SB894

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bill Coleman

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits creation or distribution of deepfakes (synthetic media depicting candidates or political parties) within 90 days of an election, except when accompanied by a clear disclosure that the image, audio, or video has been manipulated or generated by artificial intelligence.

  • Requires disclosure formatting standards: visual media must display text in readable size no smaller than largest font used; audio-only media must include spoken disclosure at beginning, end, and every 2 minutes if longer than 2 minutes.

  • Allows candidates depicted in deepfakes to seek injunctive relief or sue for damages, with courts able to award costs and reasonable attorney fees.

  • Establishes State Election Board enforcement with civil penalties: up to $10,000 for repeat violations, up to $5,000 if intended to cause violence or harm, and up to $1,000 for other violations.

  • Exempts news broadcasts, paid media placements, candidate advertisements required by federal law, and satire or parody from deepfake restrictions; becomes effective November 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Artificial intelligence; prohibiting distribution of certain media and requiring certain disclosures. Effective date.

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative Newton (principal House author)

3/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Technology and Telecommunications2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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