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SB2996Introduced in the Senate

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Introduced by Mary Edly-Allen, District 31

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Election Code. Provides that, if a person, committee, or other entity creates, originally publishes, or originally distributes a qualified political advertisement, the qualified political advertisement shall include, in a clear and conspicuous manner, a statement that the qualified political advertisement was generated in whole or substantially by artificial intelligence. Provides for exemptions from the requirement and for civil penalties, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, and costs for violations.

Where it stands

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 22, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Executive

  5. To Elections

  6. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  7. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman

  10. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Elections

  11. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  12. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  13. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  14. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  15. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  16. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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