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. It also mandates disclaimers to inform viewers of the media's altered nature and outlines exceptions for satire, parody, and legitimate news coverage.

Furthermore, the bill empowers the Attorney General and individuals depicted in the deceptive media to seek permanent injunctive relief against violators. It establishes a framework for addressing frivolous complaints and sets penalties that vary based on the number of offenses, classifying them as misdemeanors or felonies. The legislation clarifies that it does not interfere with existing federal rights related to political programming. The act is scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2024, following its passage through both the House and Senate, which included amendments to refine the original text.