Summary

Prohibits knowingly distributing materially deceptive AI-generated audio or visual media of a candidate for Federal office with the intent to influence an election or to solicit funds, while exempting clearly disclosed material, journalism/newsgathering, and satire/parody. Creates a private civil right of action allowing injunctions, equitable relief, damages, and recovery of attorney’s fees, requires a clear-and-convincing-evidence standard, and treats violations as defamation per se for subsequent defamation claims.

• Makes it illegal to knowingly distribute materially deceptive AI-generated audio or video of a federal candidate with intent to influence an election or solicit funds.
• Defines deceptive AI-generated audio/visual media and ties applicability to federal election activity related to influencing elections or fundraising.
• Creates a private civil right of action for covered individuals with remedies including injunctions, damages, and attorney’s fees.
• Requires plaintiffs to prove violations by clear-and-convincing evidence and gives such cases docket precedence.
• Exempts journalism/newsgathering, clearly labeled satire/parody, and clearly disclosed AI-generated broadcasts from liability.
• Treats violations as defamation per se for purposes of subsequent defamation claims.
• Does not appropriate funds or create federal spending programs; it amends prohibitions and civil remedies under existing election law.
• Includes a severability clause to preserve the law if portions are invalidated.