AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND OTHER MEANS TO GENERATE DECEPTIVE SYNTHETIC MEDIA AND AFFECT ELECTIONS.

HB 6846 prohibits distributing AI-generated or manipulated media (like fake images, audio, or video) during the 90 days before an election if it misleads people into believing it shows a real person speaking or acting. This applies to campaigns, social media, and others distributing such content without the person’s consent and with intent to harm a candidate or sway the election. The law allows exceptions if clear disclaimers (e.g., "This image was manipulated") and source citations for edited content are included in visible text or spoken audio. News organizations can share such media as part of genuine news coverage with required disclaimers. The bill directly affects election-related content creators and distributors during critical election periods.