Editing News-April-2026 (section)

=== California Bills ===

==== SB 1050 — Synthetic Performer Disclosure in Advertising ====
Sponsored by Senator Ashby with support from SAG-AFTRA, SB 1050 makes it unlawful to use a "synthetic performer" (digitally created, reproduced, or modified by computer) in advertisements without clear and conspicuous disclosure to prevent deceptive practices.

Approved by the Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee on April 7, 2026. Sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee with a hearing set for April 21, 2026.

==== SB 1146 — AI Provisions in False Advertising for Health Products ====
Sponsored by Senator Gonzalez, SB 1146 adds artificial intelligence provisions to existing false advertising laws specifically for health-related consumer products.

Approved by the Senate Privacy/Digital Technologies and Consumer Protection Committee on April 7, 2026. Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

==== SB 1142 — Digital Dignity Act ====
Sponsored by Senator Becker, SB 1142 clarifies that false impersonation includes digital replicas and requires AI platforms to allow users to revoke access to their digital replicas.

Approved by the Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee on April 8, 2026.