Florida HB 919 (2024) — Mandatory Disclosure for AI-Generated Political and Commercial Misrepresentation
FL · Ch. 2024-126, Laws of Fla.; Fla. Stat. § 106.143
Florida requires any political ad using AI-generated content to carry a clear disclaimer; failing to disclose AI use in a political or paid ad — or using AI to materially deceive — is a first-degree misdemeanor. Enforcement is via the Florida Elections Commission and the Department of State.
Technical detail
Ch. 2024-127, Laws of Fla., amending Fla. Stat. § 106.143: any political advertisement, electioneering communication, or other miscellaneous ad containing AI-generated material that 'appears to depict' a real person doing or saying something that did not occur must include the disclaimer 'Created in whole or in part with the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI).' Failure is a first-degree misdemeanor.
Who is protected: Florida voters, consumers, and persons depicted in AI-generated content
Who must comply: Sponsors of political ads, electioneering communications, and certain commercial ads using GenAI
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | FL |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2024-07-01 |
| Enacted | 2024-05-02 |
| Citation | Ch. 2024-126, Laws of Fla.; Fla. Stat. § 106.143 |
| Enforced by | Florida Elections Commission; Florida Department of State; State Attorneys |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | First-degree misdemeanor (up to 1 year jail / $1,000 fine); civil penalties |
| Topics | consumer protection · deepfakes · election deepfakes · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | Florida HB 919 (2024) Enrolled — AI in Political Advertisements ↗ |
More AI rules in FL
- FL Bar Op. 24-1 (GenAI) · In effect
- FL HB 919 (partially vetoed) · Vetoed
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