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OK SB894
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bill Coleman
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Allows candidates depicted in deepfakes to seek injunctive relief or sue for damages, with courts able to award costs and reasonable attorney fees.
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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.
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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