The bill establishes criminal penalties for the distribution of materially deceptive media, particularly those generated by artificial intelligence, with the intent to influence elections. "Materially deceptive media" is defined as any image, audio, or video that misrepresents an individual’s actions or speech. The bill prohibits the distribution of such media within 90 days of an election if the distributor is aware of its deceptive nature and aims to harm a candidate's reputation or manipulate voting behavior. Exceptions are made for media that includes disclaimers indicating its altered nature.

Furthermore, the bill empowers certain parties, including the Attorney General and individuals depicted in the media, to seek permanent injunctive relief against violators. Violations are classified as a Class A misdemeanor, escalating to a Class D felony for repeat offenses. The legislation clarifies that it does not affect existing federal rights related to political programming and protects content that is considered satire or parody. The act is scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2024, following its passage through both the House and Senate in May 2024. Specific legal language changes, including insertions and deletions, are noted but not detailed in the summary.