Deepfakes Heatmap

Colorado HB24-1147 has been on the books since July 1, 2024 (Session Law Chapter 250, signed May 24, 2024). The law requires any candidate-related political communication that includes a deepfake to carry a specific disclosure statement, and gives both the Secretary of State and any depicted candidate a path to seek civil relief.

• The rule is squarely about election communications — communications about candidates for elective office. It doesn't reach deepfakes in school chats, family apps, or general consumer content.
• Two enforcement paths exist in parallel: an administrative complaint to the Colorado Secretary of State and a civil lawsuit by the depicted candidate seeking damages and injunctive relief.
• If a political communication uses an AI-generated likeness without the required disclosure, that missing disclosure is the violation — labeling the media accurately is what brings it back into compliance.

• Read HB24-1147 on the Colorado General Assembly's bill page for the exact wording of the required disclosure and the complaint process.
• If you're concerned about a deepfake outside the election context — in a social feed, in a school setting, or directed at a private individual — Colorado's HB24-1147 isn't the relevant rule. Federal protections and the platform's own policy are where to look.