In effect
Limited protection
Alabama Election Deepfake Law (HB 172, 2024)
Alabama · 2024 Ala. Acts (HB 172)
Alabama criminalizes distributing materially false AI-generated media intended to harm a candidate or mislead voters within 90 days of an election. First violation is a misdemeanor; repeats within five years are felonies. Clearly disclaimed synthetic media is exempt.
Technical detail
Ala. HB 172 (2024), eff. Oct. 1, 2024: prohibits AI-generated materially deceptive election media within 90 days of an election; misdemeanor (first), felony (subsequent within 5 years); disclaimer exemption.
Who is protected: Candidates and Alabama voters
Who must comply: Anyone distributing AI-generated deceptive election media in Alabama
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Alabama |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2024-10-01 |
| Enacted | 2024-05-16 |
| Citation | 2024 Ala. Acts (HB 172) |
| Enforced by | Alabama Secretary of State; county prosecutors |
| Penalties | Misdemeanor (first); felony (repeat within 5 years) |
| Topics | deepfakes · election deepfakes · AI-generated images · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Last verified | 2026-06-12 |
| Official source | Alabama HB 172 — 2024 Regular Session (LegiScan) ↗ |
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