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Deepfakes

Synthetic media, likeness and voice rights, intimate images made with AI.

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Moved in 30 days

Passed both 4Passed one chamber 8In committee 6Introduced 1Enacted 9In force 128Adopted 2Ruled 1Vetoed 5Failed 31

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MovedMeasure
Sep 1611 days ago
False Advertising: Synthetic Performers

CACaliforniaSB 1050Signed by the governor; Chapter 246, Statutes of 2026

EnactedEnactedD (Democrat)
Sep 82 weeks ago
Digital Replicas

CACaliforniaSB 1111Enrolled and presented to the governor

Passed bothPassed bothD (Democrat)
Sep 23 weeks ago
California AI Transparency Act Revisions

CACaliforniaSB 1000Enrolled and presented to the governor

Passed bothPassed bothD (Democrat)
Aug 284 weeks ago
Pornographic Internet Websites: Depicted Individuals

CACaliforniaAB 1705Enrolled and presented to the governor

Passed bothPassed bothBipartisan
Aug 28 weeks ago
AI Act

European UnionRegulation (EU) 2024/1689Most remaining rules apply, including Article 50 transparency rules, and enforcement starts at national and EU level

In forceIn force
Aug 28 weeks ago
Guidelines on transparency obligations for providers and deployers of certain AI systems

European UnionArticle 50 transparency obligations apply

AdoptedAdopted
Aug 18 weeks ago
Nudification technology ban

MNMinnesotaHF 1606Took effect

In forceIn forceD (Democrat)
Jul 272 months ago
Digital Omnibus on AI

European UnionRegulation (EU) 2026/1744 (COM(2025) 836, 2025/0359(COD))Enters into force

In forceIn force
Jul 212 months ago
AI Basic Act (Framework Act on the Development of AI and Establishment of Trust)

South KoreaAct No. 20676Remaining provisions of the January 2026 amendment enter into force

In forceIn force
Jul 142 months ago
Jul 92 months ago
Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-generated Content

European UnionAI Board adopts its adequacy assessment; Commission opinion published

AdoptedAdopted
Jun 293 months ago
Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Act 2025

SingaporeOnline Safety Commission begins operations; specified statutory tort provisions take effect

In forceIn force
Jun 293 months ago
Crime and Policing Act 2026

United Kingdom2026 c. 20Section 99 purported intimate image generator offences in force (SI 2026/689)

In forceIn force
Jun 273 months ago
Parental Rights in Social Media Act; AI-generated child sexual abuse material

NENebraskaLB 383Preliminary injunction issued by U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska against the age verification and parental consent provisions

In forceIn forceR (Republican)
Jun 243 months ago
NO FAKES Act of 2026

United States (federal)S. 4591Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 446.

In committeeIn committeeBipartisan
Jun 223 months ago
Disclosure of synthetic advertising content

PAPennsylvaniaHB 95Referred to Senate Communications and Technology

Passed one chamberPassed one chamberD (Democrat)
Jun 193 months ago
Sexual Material; Consent; Synthetic Depiction

AZArizonaHB 2133Vetoed by Governor

VetoedVetoedR (Republican)
Jun 183 months ago
Crime and Criminal Procedure Omnibus (includes generated child sexual abuse material)

AKAlaskaHB 239Became law without Governor's signature, Chapter 9 SLA 26

In forceIn forceR (Republican)
Jun 183 months ago
Protecting Victims Act

CanadaBill C-16 (45th Parliament, 1st Session), S.C. 2026, c. 19Senate third reading and Royal Assent

EnactedEnacted
Jun 123 months ago
Organic Law on the good use and governance of artificial intelligence

Spain121/000096Bill published in BOCG; amendment period opens

In committeeIn committee
Jun 123 months ago
Disclosure of AI-generated content

PAPennsylvaniaSB 806Referred to House Communications and Technology

Passed one chamberPassed one chamberD (Democrat)
Jun 93 months ago
AI-generated child sexual abuse material (Act 892 of 2026)

LALouisianaSB 42Signed by the governor (Act 892)

In forceIn forceR (Republican)
Jun 93 months ago
Artificial intelligence in political campaigns (Act 806 of 2026)

LALouisianaHB 459Signed by the governor (Act 806)

In forceIn forceD (Democrat)
Jun 43 months ago
Stop Deepfakes Act (synthetic content provenance)

NYNew YorkS 6954-B / A 6540-EPassed Assembly; awaiting action by the governor

Passed bothPassed bothD (Democrat)
May 274 months ago
An Act Concerning Online Safety (comprehensive AI and chatbot law)

CTConnecticutSB 5Signed by the governor (Public Act 26-15)

EnactedEnacted
May 274 months ago
AI-generated images, simulated child pornography and replica identity fraud

OHOhioSB 163Referred to House committee

Passed one chamberPassed one chamberR (Republican)
May 174 months ago
Crime of nonconsensual nudification images

MNMinnesotaHF 5157Referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy; Died when the 2025-2026 biennium ended without final passage

FailedFailedR (Republican)
May 124 months ago
Election misinformation, disinformation and deepfakes

MDMarylandSB 141Approved by the governor (Chapter 444)

In forceIn forceD (Democrat)
May 124 months ago
Identity fraud using artificial intelligence and deepfakes

MDMarylandSB 8Approved by the governor (Chapter 445)

EnactedEnactedD (Democrat)
Apr 295 months ago
Artificially generated material

MOMissouriHB 2035Senate public hearing held; not passed before session ended

FailedFailedR (Republican)
Apr 285 months ago
Civil action for nonconsensual intimate images, real or deepfake

TNTennesseeSB 2041Signed by the governor (Public Chapter 712)

In forceIn forceR (Republican)
Apr 275 months ago
Disclosure of intimate digital depictions

MOMissouriHB 1887Senate public hearing scheduled; not passed before session ended

FailedFailedR (Republican)
Apr 105 months ago
Child Sexual Abuse Material; Generated Images; Social Media

AKAlaskaHB 47Passed House; in Senate Judiciary when the Legislature adjourned

FailedFailedR (Republican)
Apr 105 months ago
Kansas age-appropriate design code, digital replicas and chatbot transparency

KSKansasSB 499Died in committee

FailedFailedUnverified
Apr 95 months ago
Cause of action for undisclosed AI-generated content

MOMissouriHB 1747House committee substitute reported do pass; not passed before session ended

FailedFailedR (Republican)
Mar 306 months ago
Digitally fabricated intimate materials

SDSouth DakotaSB 41Signed by the Governor

In forceIn force
Mar 256 months ago
Sexually explicit depictions of minors, including fabricated depictions

WAWashingtonSB 5105Governor signed; Chapter 223, 2026 Laws

In forceIn forceD (Democrat)
Mar 256 months ago
Digital Identity Fraud

GAGeorgiaSB 594Passed House by substitute; no final Senate agreement

FailedFailedR (Republican)
Mar 256 months ago
Video Voyeurism and Explicit Synthetic Media

IDIdahoH 727Signed by Governor, Session Law Chapter 121

In forceIn force
Mar 246 months ago
AI content provenance disclosure

WAWashingtonHB 1170Governor signed; Chapter 167, 2026 Laws

EnactedEnactedD (Democrat)
Mar 246 months ago
Artificial Intelligence Modifications (Digital Voyeurism Prevention Act)

UTUtahHB 276Signed by the governor

EnactedEnactedR (Republican)
Mar 246 months ago
Child Sexual Abuse Material Amendments

UTUtahHB 289Signed by the governor

In forceIn forceR (Republican)
Mar 236 months ago
An Act Regarding Synthetic Media in Campaign Advertising

MEMaineLD 517Signed by the governor (Public Law chapter 593)

In forceIn forceD (Democrat)
Mar 166 months ago
Personality rights and forged digital likenesses

WAWashingtonSB 5886Governor signed; Chapter 69, 2026 Laws

In forceIn forceR (Republican)
Mar 126 months ago
Synthetic media in campaign materials

IAIowaHF 2609Passed House; did not pass the Senate before the 2026 session adjourned

FailedFailed
Mar 76 months ago
Protecting kids from deepfakes and exploitative images

WYWyomingHB 102Signed by the Governor; assigned Chapter 91

In forceIn force
Mar 56 months ago
Use of synthetic media in elections (Act 75 of 2026)

VTVermontS.23Signed by the Governor; Act 75 of 2026, effective on passage

In forceIn forceD (Democrat)
Mar 26 months ago
Artificial Intelligence Technology: Digital Replicas

CACaliforniaSB 11Veto sustained

VetoedVetoedD (Democrat)
Feb 267 months ago
IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026

IndiaG.S.R. 120(E)Corrigenda published (G.S.R. 148(E))

In forceIn force
Feb 127 months ago
An Act to protect against election misinformation

MAMassachusettsH 5093Passed House 154-3; referred to Senate Ways and Means

Passed one chamberPassed one chamber