SB 894 Oklahoma Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Artificial intelligence; prohibiting distribution of certain media and requiring certain disclosures. Effective date.

SB 894 prohibits distributing AI-generated "deepfake" videos or audio of political candidates within 90 days of an election, unless a clear disclosure states "This media has been manipulated by artificial intelligence." The law requires disclosures to be visible/readable (e.g., large text in videos, spoken in audio) and applies to individuals, corporations, or committees creating such media. Exceptions cover news broadcasts, satire, and media that clearly acknowledges authenticity questions. Violations can result in civil penalties up to $10,000, with the law taking effect November 1, 2025.

Issues: ✗ Technology

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

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Governor

Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Mar 5, 2025

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SB 894 was amended on the Senate floor to add new definitions for 'deepfake' and 'synthetic media', establish disclosure requirements for AI-generated content near elections, create civil penalties for violations, and add exemptions for news organizations and satire. These changes expand the bill's scope to specifically address election-related AI misuse while providing protections for legitimate journalism and parody.

Scope change

The bill now explicitly covers 'deepfakes' as a subset of synthetic media and applies stricter rules around election periods, while adding exemptions for bona fide news coverage, candidate advertisements, and satire/parody.

DEFINITION

Added new definitions for 'deepfake' (synthetic media depicting candidates/parties with intent to deceive or tarnish reputation) and clarified 'synthetic media' to include GAN-generated content.

REQUIREMENT

Added mandatory disclosure requirements for AI-generated media, requiring clear labeling for visual and audio content within 90 days of elections.

ENFORCEMENT

Established civil penalties ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for violations, with higher fines for repeat offenders or those intending to cause violence.

ELIGIBILITY

Added exemptions for radio/TV stations covering bona fide news, websites carrying general news/commentary, and materials that are satire or parody.

TIMELINE

Maintained the 90-day pre-election restriction period for distributing deepfakes about candidates.

FISCAL

Added provision allowing courts to award prevailing party court costs and reasonable attorney fees in deepfake cases.

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Committee

Feb 27, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported Do Pass as amended Technology and Telecommunications committee; CR filed

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Feb 3, 2025

Introduced

First Reading

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2 primary · 0 co-sponsors