New York Artificial Intelligence Deceptive Practices Act — Disclosure for Deceptive Political Media (Election Law 14-106)
New York · N.Y. Election Law 14-106; L. 2024, ch. 58, pt. MM
If someone knowingly puts out a political ad or message that contains AI-generated or otherwise materially deceptive media (such as a deepfake of a candidate), they must include a clear disclaimer saying the content has been manipulated. A candidate harmed by an undisclosed deepfake can ask a court to stop it.
Technical detail
Enacted as the Artificial Intelligence Deceptive Practices Act via Part MM of Chapter 58 of the Laws of 2024. Amends N.Y. Election Law 14-106 to require any person who, with actual knowledge, distributes or publishes a political communication containing materially deceptive media to include a conspicuous disclosure that the media has been manipulated, with carve-outs for satire, parody, and bona fide news.
Who is protected: Candidates depicted in materially deceptive media and the voting public.
Who must comply: Any person, campaign, committee, or organization that distributes or publishes political communications containing materially deceptive media with actual knowledge of its deceptive nature.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | New York |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2024-04-20 |
| Enacted | 2024-04-20 |
| Citation | N.Y. Election Law 14-106; L. 2024, ch. 58, pt. MM |
| Enforced by | New York courts (via private suit by a depicted candidate). |
| Private right of action | Yes — individuals can sue |
| Penalties | Injunctive relief; a depicted candidate may seek to enjoin distribution and recover reasonable court costs and attorneys' fees. |
| Topics | deepfakes · election deepfakes |
| Last verified | 2026-06-16 |
| Official source | New York Election Law 14-106 — Political communication ↗ |
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