S.08420

Requires advertisements to disclose the use of a synthetic performer; imposes a $1,000 civil penalty for a first violation and a $5,000 penalty for any subsequent violation.

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New York S08420 mandates disclosure of synthetic performers in advertisements and imposes penalties for non-compliance.

New York S08420 amends the general business law to require advertisements to disclose the use of synthetic performers. A synthetic performer is defined as a digitally created asset intended to mimic a human performer. The bill imposes a $1,000 civil penalty for a first violation and a $5,000 penalty for any subsequent violation. This requirement does not apply to audio advertisements or when artificial intelligence is used solely for language translation. The law aims to ensure transparency in advertising practices involving synthetic content.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

92 Yea

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49 Nay

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9 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 12, 2025

12:00 AM

Senate Rules Committee Hearing

History

Dec 11, 2025

Senate

SIGNED CHAP.617

Dec 1, 2025

Senate

DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

Jun 17, 2025

Assembly

passed assembly