SB1183

Creates provisions relating to synthetic media

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri SB1183 regulates synthetic media to prevent deceptive deepfakes in elections.

Missouri SB1183 creates provisions to regulate synthetic media, specifically targeting deceptive and fraudulent deepfakes. The bill mandates that creators of synthetic media disclose their use of artificial intelligence or digital technology. It prohibits the distribution of deceptive deepfakes within eighteen weeks of an election. Violations can result in criminal penalties, including misdemeanors and felonies, and civil penalties. The bill also allows individuals harmed by such violations to bring private civil actions.

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General Laws Committee
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History

Jan 27

Senate

Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee

Jan 7

Senate

S First Read

Dec 1, 2025

Senate

Prefiled