SB228Texas2025 sessionIntroduced
Relating to prohibiting the use of certain political advertising manipulated by generative artificial intelligence technology; creating a criminal offense.
Elections & political contentDeepfakes & synthetic mediaGenerative AI & foundation modelsCriminal justice & policing
Plain-language summary
Prohibits the use of political advertising manipulated by generative artificial intelligence technology in Texas and creates a criminal offense for violations. The bill targets AI-manipulated political ads intended to deceive voters.
Summary generated by AI from the official bill text — may contain errors.
History
Nov 12, 2024
SReceived by the Secretary of the Senate
Nov 12, 2024
SFiled
Feb 3, 2025
SRead first time
Feb 3, 2025
SReferred to State Affairs
Progress
IntroducedNov 12, 2024
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
RW
Sen. Royce West (D)Prime sponsor
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