AI Political Deepfake Law / Materially Deceptive Media in Elections
HB 5144 + HB 5141 (signed late 2023 — Gov. Whitmer)
- Effective date
- Feb 13, 2024
- Enforcement
- State prosecutors; civil enforcement by affected candidates
- Scope
- Distribution of materially deceptive AI-generated media within 90 days of an election. Safe harbor for content with clearly visible AI-manipulation disclaimer.
- Maximum penalty
- Imprisonment + fines up to $1,000; injunctive relief.