Florida CS/HB 919: AI Use in Political Advertising
Florida · Fla. Stat. § 106.145 (CS/HB 919, 2024)
Florida political ads that use generative AI to depict a real person doing something they never did — with intent to injure a candidate or deceive voters — must carry a clear disclaimer that the content was created with generative AI. Failing to include the disclaimer is a first-degree misdemeanor.
Technical detail
Fla. Stat. § 106.145 (CS/HB 919, eff. July 1, 2024) requires specified AI disclaimers on political advertisements containing deceptive generative-AI depictions, with criminal penalties and Florida Elections Commission complaint procedures.
Who is protected: Florida voters and candidates
Who must comply: Persons paying for, sponsoring, or approving covered political advertisements
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Florida |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2024-07-01 |
| Enacted | 2024-04-26 |
| Citation | Fla. Stat. § 106.145 (CS/HB 919, 2024) |
| Enforced by | Florida Elections Commission; criminal prosecution |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | First-degree misdemeanor for missing disclaimer; civil penalties via Elections Commission |
| Topics | election deepfakes · deepfakes · AI-generated images · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Last verified | 2026-06-10 |
| Official source | Florida Senate: CS/HB 919 bill summary ↗ |
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