HSB643Iowa2025 sessionIntroduced
A bill for an act relating to the use of synthetic media in campaign materials, and making penalties applicable.(See HF 2609.)
Plain-language summary
Regulates the use of synthetic media, including AI-generated deepfakes, in political campaign materials. Establishes penalties for violations.
Summary generated by AI from the official bill text — may contain errors.
History
Jan 29, 2026
HBy COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT
Jan 29, 2026
HIntroduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 176.
Jan 29, 2026
HSubcommittee: Lundgren, Bossman and Cooling. H.J. 179.
Jan 29, 2026
HSubcommittee Meeting: 02/04/2026 12:00PM RM 102.
Feb 4, 2026
HSubcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
Feb 17, 2026
HCommittee report, recommending passage. H.J. 326.
Feb 17, 2026
HCommittee vote: Yeas, 20. Nays, 1. Excused, 2. H.J. 326.
Feb 19, 2026
HCommittee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2609.
Progress
IntroducedJan 29, 2026
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
SG
Rep. State Government Prime sponsor
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