Nebraska legislation · 109th Legislature
Nebraska LB615: Prohibit distributing deepfakes under the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act
Status: Failed, April 17, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
One Hundred Ninth Legislature - First Session - 2025 Introducer's Statement of Intent LB615 Chairperson: Senator Rita Sanders Committee: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Date of Hearing: March 19, 2025 The following constitutes the reasons for this bill and the purposes which are sought to be accomplished thereby: LB615 prohibits the distribution of deepfake artificial intelligence generated media in political campaigns and provides for injunctive or equitable relief. Principal Introducer: ________________________________ Senator John Cavanaugh
Sponsors
- John Cavanaugh (NP, 9) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Indefinitely postponed
- : Title printed. Carryover bill
- : Notice of hearing for March 19, 2025
- : Referred to Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
- : Date of introduction
Common questions
- What is LB615?
- LB615 is a bill in the Nebraska Legislature (109th Legislature): Prohibit distributing deepfakes under the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act.
- What is the status of LB615?
- Failed as of April 17, 2026. Latest action: Indefinitely postponed (April 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored LB615?
- John Cavanaugh (NP, 9).
- Where is the official record for LB615?
- On the Nebraska Legislature website: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=59674
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