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2026 Deepfake Law Compliance Guide
Click any state to see its risk tier, what the law covers, required disclaimers, penalties, and links to the bill text. This tool accompanies the full AAPC Deepfake Law Compliance Guide for Political Campaigns and does not constitute legal advice — consult a qualified attorney for advice on specific campaign content.
Click a state
Tile map — equal-size tiles so every state is equally easy to click, not scaled to land area.
Grey tiles: no dedicated deepfake/election-synthetic-media statute identified in this guide. Teal tiles: a law was passed but is not currently in force (sunsetted or enjoined) — click the tile for details. Other state law (privacy, defamation, general NIL) may still apply.
Full compliance chart
2026 Deepfake Compliance Window — every tracked state at a glance. Click a header to sort, click a row to open its full record above.
| State | Risk | Timing Window | Primary Date | Compliance Opens (Primary) | Compliance Opens (General) |
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Notes: Alabama primary for congressional districts 1, 2, 6, and 7 falls 8/11/26 with a 90-day opening active as of 5/13/26. Tennessee's window applies year-round to incumbents; 120 days before voting for non-incumbents. California has layered laws: AB 2355 (always active) + AB 730/972 (60-day window). Minnesota's law applies 90 days before its nominating convention or when absentee voting starts, whichever is earlier (DFL convention 5/29/26 → 2/28/26; GOP convention TBD). Idaho: per Idaho Code 67-6602(6), applies to electioneering communications 30 days before the primary, 60 days before the general. Montana: 60 days before voting begins (includes early/absentee voting).
Disclaimer: This guide is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The legal landscape surrounding artificial intelligence is changing rapidly. Consult a qualified legal professional for advice on specific legal issues. Prepared by the American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) — theaapc.org.