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SB 1146: Advertisement claims: health-related consumer products and services: digital replicas and synthetic performers.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified August 15, 2026

What SB 1146 does, verified August 15, 2026

<p>The bill introduces requirements for advertisements featuring digital replicas or synthetic performers depicting health care providers. It mandates clear disclosures if such images, audio, or video are generated or altered using artificial intelligence when promoting health-related consumer products or services. The bill also defines relevant terms and allows the attorney general, district attorneys, or individuals whose likenesses are used to file civil actions for enforcement.</p>

Bill journey
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First Chamber FloorComplete
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5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: August 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. (2026-08-13)Alert me
Recent actions22 total · showing 5
Aug. 13, 2026August 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
Aug. 05, 2026August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Jun. 23, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 1.) (June 23). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Jun. 17, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (June 16). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
Jun. 11, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P.
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