Pennsylvania Passes Bill to Ban AI in Political Campaign Ads

Pennsylvania Takes a Stand Against AI in Political Ads

On June 23, 2025, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives made a significant move to protect the integrity of elections by unanimously passing bipartisan legislation to ban the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in political campaign advertisements. Representative Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny), a co-sponsor of the bill, praised the House for taking this proactive step.

"All voters must have confidence in elections," Shaffer said. "This piece of legislation is a proactive approach to help protect our electoral system. Currently, there are limited laws regulating the use of artificial intelligence. The integrity of our elections is foundational to our government, and this is one small step to help protect our system."

Protecting Voters from Misrepresentation

The bill, House Bill 811, was co-sponsored by Representative Tarik Khan (D-Philadelphia). Khan was motivated to take action after witnessing AI being used to misrepresent candidates in elections across the country in 2024.

"This bill protects the public by putting a stop to deepfake nonsense during campaigns," Khan said.

Significant Fines for Violators

The legislation establishes significant fines for those who violate the law. Shaffer emphasized the importance of transparency and trust in political campaigns.

"As with any new technology, AI can be used for good and bad purposes," Shaffer said. "The public deserves the right to know that when they see and hear a candidate speaking, it is in fact what that candidate said and not a false AI-generated video."

Joining the National Trend

Pennsylvania is joining at least 14 other states that have taken action related to AI use in campaigns. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.

Shaffer and Khan believe that this legislation will help maintain the integrity of the electoral process and ensure that voters can trust the information they receive.

Next Steps

The bill has received widespread support, and its passage in the House is a significant step forward. The public can expect further updates as the bill moves through the Senate.

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