Prohibiting the unauthorized depiction of public officials by artificial intelligence.
Where it stands: In the Committee of the Whole; last step: committee of the whole postponed a decision on Oct 5, 2026.
- Introduced
- Committee hearing (current step)
- Committee vote
- Council vote
- Mayor
- Law
Official summary
This bill would permit elected officials and candidates for elected office to notify, in writing, owners of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems that they do not authorize those systems to produce manipulated audio, photos, or videos with their likeness. After a notification is provided, owners of generative AI systems would be required to implement methods that would prohibit uses from generating media of those elected officials or candidates. Any entity that violates this law is guilty of a misdemeanor and can be fined up to $2,500 per depiction. This would not apply where the media is processed by a third party over which an owner has no control. An elected official or candidate can also seek injunctive relief prohibiting use of their image.
Timeline
- Thu, Jan 29, 2026Introduced in the CouncilFormally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.City Council: “Introduced by Council”
- Thu, Jan 29, 2026Sent to committeeAssigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
- Fri, Sep 25, 2026Sent to committeeAssigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.City Council: “Re-referred to Committee by Council”
- Mon, Oct 5, 2026Public hearing: Committee of the WholeCouncil members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.Committee of the Whole: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
- Mon, Oct 5, 2026Committee of the Whole postponed a decisionNo vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.Committee of the Whole: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting
How members voted
No roll-call votes recorded yet.