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CACaliforniaCaliforniaLawLawSB 1050

False Advertising: Synthetic Performers

Makes it an unlawful advertising practice to publish an ad that prominently includes a synthetic performer without a clear and conspicuous disclosure.

Where it stands

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Signed by the governor; Chapter 246, Statutes of 2026Sep 1611 days ago

Body
California Legislature
Session
2025-2026
Introduced
Feb 12
Takes effect
Jan 1, 2027in 3 months
Votes
Senate 38-0, Senate concurrence 40-0
Sponsors
D (Democrat)Democrat
AIDeepfakes
Official page Source: California Legislative Information (leginfo.legislature.ca.gov)

Timeline

  1. Sep 16 11 days ago

    Signed by the governor; Chapter 246, Statutes of 2026

  2. Aug 31 3 weeks ago

    Passed Assembly

  3. May 28 4 months ago

    Passed Senate (38-0)

  4. Feb 12 7 months ago

    Introduced

Sponsors

  • D (Democrat)Senator Ashby