S08420Introduced in the Senate
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.
Introduced by Michael Gianaris, District 12
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
SIGNED CHAP.617
December 11, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage · June 17, 2025
92
Yes
49
No
9
Absent or Not Voting
150 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Schiavoni | 1 | Yes |
| Jodi Giglio | 2 | No |
| Joseph DeStefano | 3 | No |
| Rebecca Kassay | 4 | Yes |
| Doug Smith | 5 | No |
| Philip Ramos | 6 | Yes |
| Jarett Gandolfo | 7 | No |
| Michael Fitzpatrick | 8 | No |
| Michael Durso | 9 | No |
| Steve Stern | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO RULES
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO RULES
PRINT NUMBER 8420A
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.2028
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to ways and means
substituted for a8887b
ordered to third reading rules cal.701
passed assembly
returned to senate
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
SIGNED CHAP.617
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