SB 894 Oklahoma Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Artificial intelligence; prohibiting distribution of certain media and requiring certain disclosures. Effective date.

Oklahoma's SB 894 prohibits distributing AI-generated "deepfake" media (synthetic images, audio, or video falsely depicting candidates) within 90 days of an election. It requires clear, easily readable disclosures if such media is used, with specific size and duration rules for visual content or spoken announcements for audio. The law directly affects campaigns, media creators, and distributors during election periods, while exempting legitimate news coverage, satire, and parody. Violations can result in civil penalties up to $10,000, and candidates may seek legal action for damages. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025.

Issues: ✗ Technology

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Mar 5, 2025

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MODERATE

The bill was amended on the Senate floor to add a new sponsor, update the title, and significantly expand the list of exemptions for media outlets. The most substantive change is the addition of new exceptions for broadcasters airing candidate ads, websites publishing news commentary, and satirical content, which narrows the scope of who must comply with the deepfake disclosure rules.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed by adding specific exemptions for certain media outlets, including broadcasters airing candidate advertisements, websites publishing general news commentary, and satirical or parody content.

ELIGIBILITY

Added a new sponsor (Seifried) to the bill.

DEFINITION

Added a formal definition for 'Deepfake' to clarify the types of synthetic media covered.

REQUIREMENT

Added detailed disclosure requirements for visual and audio media to prevent deception about AI-generated content.

Added remedies allowing candidates to seek injunctive relief or damages against violators.

ENFORCEMENT

Established civil penalties with tiered fines based on prior convictions, intent to cause harm, and other cases.

SCOPE

Added exemptions for broadcasters airing candidate ads, websites publishing general news commentary, and satirical or parody content.

TIMELINE

Set the effective date of the act to November 1, 2025.

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Committee

Feb 27, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported Do Pass as amended Technology and Telecommunications committee; CR filed

upper

Feb 3, 2025

Introduced

First Reading

upper

2 primary · 0 co-sponsors