WHAT THIS BILL REGULATES · 3 REQUIREMENT TYPES
How Is This Bill Enforced
Verbatim statutory text on the left; plain-language analysis and a per-section checklist on the right. Numbered markers cross-link to the matching checklist row.
(A) 1 It shall be unlawful for any person to create and disseminateDisseminate"Disseminate" means to give, provide, lend, deliver, mail, send, forward, transfer, or transmit, electronically or otherwise, to another person.21 Okl. St. § 1629(C)(2) a digitizationDigitization"Digitization" or "synthetic media" means any still image, video, or audio recording that has been generated or materially altered using digital or computational techniques so as to falsely appear authentic, and in a manner that a reasonable person would believe depicts a real person engaging in speech or conduct that did not occur.21 Okl. St. § 1629(C)(1) or synthetic mediaSynthetic media"Digitization" or "synthetic media" means any still image, video, or audio recording that has been generated or materially altered using digital or computational techniques so as to falsely appear authentic, and in a manner that a reasonable person would believe depicts a real person engaging in speech or conduct that did not occur.21 Okl. St. § 1629(C)(1) depicting the name, image, voice, or likeness of another person without his or her written consent with the intent to cause emotional, financial, physical, or reputational harm.
(A)(1) Any person who violates the provisions of this subsection shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not to exceed one (1) year, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
(A)(2) A violation of this subsection shall be a felony if: a. the offense results in financial harm to the victim exceeding Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), or b. the digitized or synthetic mediaSynthetic media"Digitization" or "synthetic media" means any still image, video, or audio recording that has been generated or materially altered using digital or computational techniques so as to falsely appear authentic, and in a manner that a reasonable person would believe depicts a real person engaging in speech or conduct that did not occur.21 Okl. St. § 1629(C)(1) is used for the purpose of extortion, coercion, blackmail, or to obtain anything of value through threat or intimidation. Upon conviction, the person shall be punished by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for a term not exceeding five (5) years, or by a fine not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), or by both such fine and imprisonment.
(A)(3) Each use or dissemination of digitized or synthetic mediaSynthetic media"Digitization" or "synthetic media" means any still image, video, or audio recording that has been generated or materially altered using digital or computational techniques so as to falsely appear authentic, and in a manner that a reasonable person would believe depicts a real person engaging in speech or conduct that did not occur.21 Okl. St. § 1629(C)(1) may constitute a separate offense.
(A)(4) In addition, such person shall be liable for the amount of damages, losses and expenses, including court costs and attorney fees incurred for the unlawful dissemination of digitized or synthetic content, which may be recovered in a civil action.
(A)(5) It shall be lawful and there shall be no liability for the creation and dissemination of a digitizationDigitization"Digitization" or "synthetic media" means any still image, video, or audio recording that has been generated or materially altered using digital or computational techniques so as to falsely appear authentic, and in a manner that a reasonable person would believe depicts a real person engaging in speech or conduct that did not occur.21 Okl. St. § 1629(C)(1) or synthetic mediaSynthetic media"Digitization" or "synthetic media" means any still image, video, or audio recording that has been generated or materially altered using digital or computational techniques so as to falsely appear authentic, and in a manner that a reasonable person would believe depicts a real person engaging in speech or conduct that did not occur.21 Okl. St. § 1629(C)(1) for which the sole purpose is for news reporting, commentary, satire or parody.
Subsection A establishes the core criminal prohibition: it is unlawful to create and disseminate digitized or synthetic media depicting another person's name, image, voice, or likeness without written consent when done with the intent to cause emotional, financial, physical, or reputational harm. The offense is a misdemeanor by default, with felony enhancement when financial harm exceeds $25,000 or the content is used for extortion, coercion, or blackmail. Each use or dissemination may be charged as a separate offense. A civil action for actual damages, losses, expenses, court costs, and attorney fees is also available. A safe harbor exempts content created solely for news reporting, commentary, satire, or parody.
(B)(1) 2 Not less than forty-five (45) days preceding a primary, general, or special election, digitizationDigitization"Digitization" or "synthetic media" means any still image, video, or audio recording that has been generated or materially altered using digital or computational techniques so as to falsely appear authentic, and in a manner that a reasonable person would believe depicts a real person engaging in speech or conduct that did not occur.21 Okl. St. § 1629(C)(1) or synthetic mediaSynthetic media"Digitization" or "synthetic media" means any still image, video, or audio recording that has been generated or materially altered using digital or computational techniques so as to falsely appear authentic, and in a manner that a reasonable person would believe depicts a real person engaging in speech or conduct that did not occur.21 Okl. St. § 1629(C)(1) used in any political advertising or television commercial depicting the name, image, voice, or likeness of a political candidate shall include a disclosure that the advertisement or television commercial contains digitized or synthetic content. Any person who violates the provisions of this subsection shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for a term of not more than one (1) year and by a fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00). In addition, such person shall be liable for the amount of damages, losses and expenses, including court costs and attorney fees incurred for the unlawful dissemination of digitized or synthetic content, which may be recovered in a civil action.
(B)(2) 3 Any media advertising agency shall require all content creators to sign an attestation certifying whether the advertisement contains digitized or synthetically altered content, as defined in subsection C of this section, when such digitized or synthetically altered content is used in the creation of the advertisement. The attestation shall be retained by the media advertising agency for a period of not less than twenty-four (24) months and shall be made available upon request to the appropriate enforcement authority.
Subsection B imposes two distinct obligations related to political advertising. First, within 45 days of any primary, general, or special election, any political advertising or television commercial that contains digitized or synthetic media depicting a political candidate must include a disclosure that the content contains digitized or synthetic material. Violation is a misdemeanor with a $2,500 fine and up to one year imprisonment, plus civil liability for damages.
Second, media advertising agencies must obtain signed attestations from content creators certifying whether advertisements contain digitized or synthetically altered content and must retain those attestations for at least 24 months, making them available to enforcement authorities upon request.
(C)(1) "DigitizationDigitization"Digitization" or "synthetic media" means any still image, video, or audio recording that has been generated or materially altered using digital or computational techniques so as to falsely appear authentic, and in a manner that a reasonable person would believe depicts a real person engaging in speech or conduct that did not occur.21 Okl. St. § 1629(C)(1)" or "synthetic mediaSynthetic media"Digitization" or "synthetic media" means any still image, video, or audio recording that has been generated or materially altered using digital or computational techniques so as to falsely appear authentic, and in a manner that a reasonable person would believe depicts a real person engaging in speech or conduct that did not occur.21 Okl. St. § 1629(C)(1)" means any still image, video, or audio recording that has been generated or materially altered using digital or computational techniques so as to falsely appear authentic, and in a manner that a reasonable person would believe depicts a real person engaging in speech or conduct that did not occur; and
(C)(2) "DisseminateDisseminate"Disseminate" means to give, provide, lend, deliver, mail, send, forward, transfer, or transmit, electronically or otherwise, to another person.21 Okl. St. § 1629(C)(2)" means to give, provide, lend, deliver, mail, send, forward, transfer, or transmit, electronically or otherwise, to another person.
Subsection C provides the two operative definitions for the act: digitization/synthetic media — AI-generated or materially altered images, video, or audio that falsely appear authentic and would lead a reasonable person to believe a real person is depicted engaging in speech or conduct that did not occur — and disseminate, which is defined broadly to cover any electronic or physical transfer to another person.
It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
Section 2 declares an emergency, providing that the act takes effect immediately upon passage and approval rather than on the standard statutory effective date.