A bill for an act relating to the publication of electioneering communications containing synthetic media, and providing penalties.

SF 2166 requires anyone publishing electioneering communications (ads about candidates or ballot issues within 90 days of an election) that contain AI-altered content to include a clear disclosure stating "THIS CONTENT HAS BEEN MANIPULATED OR GENERATED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DOES NOT DEPICT REAL EVENTS." The bill specifies disclosure requirements based on format - like on-screen text for videos, spoken words for audio, or "AI generated" labels for social media posts - to ensure visibility. It excludes bona fide news reporting (if authenticity is questioned), satire, and platforms that provide AI content labeling tools. Violations carry civil penalties up to $5,000 per offense or a serious misdemeanor if intended to defraud, with enforcement handled by Iowa's ethics board.