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title: HR 43. Artificial intelligence deepfakes; growing danger to election integrity, public trust, and the people of Georgia; recognize
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date: 2026-06-22
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bill_number: HR 43
session: 2026 Special Session
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-06-22
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Mary Ann Santos
  - Shea Roberts
  - Marvin Lim
  - Karla Drenner
  - Carolyn Hugley
  - Bryce Berry
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  - artificial intelligence
  - election integrity
  - deepfakes
  - political advertising disclosure
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# HR 43. Artificial intelligence deepfakes; growing danger to election integrity, public trust, and the people of Georgia; recognize

## Text

House Resolution 43EX
By: Representatives Santos of the 117th, Roberts of the 52nd, Lim of the 98th, Drenner of the
85th, Hugley of the 141st, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the growing danger that artificial intelligence deepfakes pose to election
integrity, public trust, and the people of Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, artificial intelligence can now generate fabricated images, audio, and video that
are nearly impossible to tell apart from authentic recordings of real people, placing words in
a person's mouth they never spoke and actions on a person they never took; and
WHEREAS, these fabrications, commonly known as deepfakes, pose a direct threat to the
integrity of our elections, the reputations of those who step forward to serve, and the trust of
the voters who depend on the truth to govern themselves; and
WHEREAS, a fabricated image released in the final days of a campaign can reach thousands
of voters before the truth ever has a chance to catch up; and
WHEREAS, candidates and elected officials in this state have already been targeted by
fabricated, AI-generated content created to deceive voters and damage reputations; and
H. R. 43EX
WHEREAS, the same technology that threatens our elections also threatens survivors of
abuse, our seniors, and our children, any of whom can be made to appear to say or do
something they never did; and
WHEREAS, thirty states have already enacted laws addressing the use of deepfakes in
elections, most requiring clear disclosure of AI-generated content in political
communications, and Georgia is not yet among them; and
WHEREAS, the people of Georgia have a right to know whether what they see and hear
about those who seek to serve them is real, and no Georgian, regardless of party, position,
or place, should have their voice stolen and their name dishonored by a machine; and
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia has a compelling interest in protecting the truth, defending
the integrity of its elections, and shielding its citizens from deliberate deception.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body encourage the study and enactment of legislation to require clear
disclosure of AI-generated content in political communications and to provide meaningful
recourse for Georgians harmed by deceptive deepfakes in our elections.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body recognize the serious and
growing danger that artificial intelligence deepfakes pose to election integrity, public trust,
and the people of Georgia as well as affirm their commitment to protecting Georgia voters
from fabricated and deceptive AI-generated content.
H. R. 43EX
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the
public and the press.
H. R. 43EX

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution recognizes the danger AI-generated deepfakes pose to elections and encourages lawmakers to study and pass future legislation requiring disclosure of AI content in political ads.

### Plain-language summary

This is a resolution, not a binding law. It states the House of Representatives' formal position that artificial intelligence deepfakes (fabricated images, audio, or video that look and sound real) threaten election integrity, public trust, and ordinary Georgians, including candidates, seniors, children, and abuse survivors who could be falsely depicted.

The resolution notes that 30 other states already have laws requiring disclosure of AI-generated content in political communications, while Georgia does not. It resolves that House members encourage the study and eventual enactment of legislation requiring clear disclosure of AI-generated content in political ads and giving Georgians harmed by deceptive deepfakes some way to seek recourse. It also directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. It does not itself create any new law, requirement, or penalty.

### What it does

- Formally states the House's recognition that AI deepfakes threaten election integrity, public trust, and Georgians' reputations.
- Encourages future study and enactment of legislation requiring disclosure of AI-generated content in political communications.
- Encourages future legislation to provide recourse for Georgians harmed by deceptive deepfakes in elections.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.
- Does not itself create any disclosure requirement, penalty, or enforcement mechanism for deepfakes.

### Who it affects

Georgia candidates and elected officials who could be targeted by fabricated AI content, voters who rely on accurate information, and more broadly seniors, children, and abuse survivors mentioned as vulnerable to deepfake misuse. It also affects future legislators who may act on the resolution's encouragement.

### Why it matters

Because this is a resolution rather than a law, nothing changes immediately for Georgians. It signals the House's intent to eventually consider disclosure requirements and legal recourse for deepfake harms, which could shape future legislation affecting political ads and victims of fabricated content.

### Key provisions

- The whereas clauses describe deepfake technology's ability to fabricate realistic images, audio, and video of real people without their consent.
- The resolution notes 30 states already require disclosure of AI-generated content in political communications, while Georgia does not.
- The first resolving clause encourages the study and enactment of legislation requiring disclosure of AI content in political communications and recourse for those harmed.
- The second resolving clause affirms House members' recognition of the deepfake threat and commitment to protecting voters.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-06-22)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-06-22)
- Sponsors: Mary Ann Santos, Shea Roberts, Marvin Lim, Karla Drenner, Carolyn Hugley, Bryce Berry
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74903

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr43.md?full=1