Bipartisan AI Ban in Political Ads Passes House, Shaffer Says

Published Date : 24/06/2025 

Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) commended the House for passing bipartisan legislation to prohibit the use of artificial intelligence in political campaign advertisements, ensuring the integrity of elections. 

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) commended the House for unanimously passing bipartisan legislation that would outlaw the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in political campaign advertisements to misrepresent a candidate. Shaffer was a co-sponsor of the bill.

All voters must have confidence in elections, Shaffer emphasized. “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.”

Shaffer worked on the bill, House Bill 811, with Rep. Tarik Khan (D-Philadelphia). Khan said he wanted the legislation after seeing AI 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.

The bill would establish significant fines for those who violate the law. “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.”

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

Representative Jeremy Shaffer

28th District

Pennsylvania House of Representatives

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS): 

Q: What is the main purpose of the legislation?

A: The main purpose of the legislation is to outlaw the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in political campaign advertisements to misrepresent a candidate, thereby protecting the integrity of elections.

Q: Who are the co-sponsors of the bill?

A: The co-sponsors of the bill are Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) and Rep. Tarik Khan (D-Philadelphia).

Q: What is the significance of this legislation?

A: The significance of this legislation lies in its proactive approach to protect the electoral system by ensuring that voters can trust the authenticity of political campaign advertisements.

Q: What are the potential consequences for violating this law?

A: The bill would establish significant fines for those who violate the law, ensuring that the misuse of AI in political ads is deterred.

Q: How many other states have taken similar actions?

A: At least 14 other states have taken action related to AI use in political campaigns, making Pennsylvania part of a growing trend to regulate this technology. 

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