VermontVermontLawS.23

Use of synthetic media in elections (Act 75 of 2026)

Requires disclosure of synthetic media, including AI-generated deepfakes, in election-related communications within a set period before an election.

Body

Vermont General Assembly

Session

2025-2026

In effect since

Mar 58mo8 months ago

Sponsors

D (Democrat)Democrat

Topics

DeepfakesElectionsAI

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