Iowa House File 2150, an introduced bill, seeks to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in election-related materials. It mandates disclosure for AI-generated political advocacy [1] and prohibits AI-generated endorsements of candidates or ballot measures [3]. The bill also restricts candidates, public officials, and political committees from using AI to create misleading depictions of individuals or events [4], [5], [6]. Penalties include fines for violations.

Who does HF 2150 affect?

This bill primarily affects political campaigns, candidates, public officials, and political committees operating in Iowa, particularly those engaging in digital advertising or public communications. Organizations providing AI-generated content or tools for political advocacy, election campaigns, or public relations in Iowa may also be impacted. The scope includes any AI system generating material designed to advocate for or against candidates or ballot issues, as well as systems used to depict individuals or events in political communications.

What is the current status of HF 2150?

As of the last published update, HF 2150 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced".

Where can I find the primary source for HF 2150?

The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.legis.iowa.gov/publications/search/document?fq=id:1596428&q=artificial+intelligence. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill.

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HF 2150 — IA, US

HF 2150 is an AI governance legislation from IA, currently introduced. This introduced Iowa House bill introduces disclosure requirements and prohibitions on specific AI uses in election campaigns and political communications [1], [3]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-01-26.

Status & timeline

Regulatory stage: introduced
Bill status: introduced
Authority / governing body: Iowa Legislature
Chamber: house
Document type: legislation

Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently an introduced bill, not yet law.

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Full obligation matrix

Actor	Obligation	Deadline	Source
Any person publishing material for election advocacy using AI	Must contain a disclosure on the published material that it was generated using artificial intelligence, including the words “this material was generated using artificial intelligence”.	—	—
Any person	Shall not publish published material that includes an endorsement of a candidate or ballot measure by a representation of a person generated using artificial intelligence.	—	—
Candidate, candidate’s committee, political committee, public official, or state statutory political committee	Shall not use artificial intelligence to depict a candidate or public official engaging in behavior that the candidate or public official would be unlikely to engage in or that would likely diminish their public perception.	—	—
Candidate, that candidate’s committee, or a public official	Shall not use artificial intelligence to depict the candidate or public official in an event or situation that did not occur.	—	—
Public official	Shall not use artificial intelligence to manipulate depictions of events of statewide or national importance that a reasonable person would conclude was intended to influence public opinion about a defined group or influence the outcome of an election or the passage or defeat of legislation.	—	—
Candidate, candidate’s committee, political committee, public official, or state statutory political committee	Shall not knowingly share material generated by a third party using artificial intelligence.	—	—
Candidate, candidate’s committee, political committee, public official, or state statutory political committee	May make a good-faith effort to remove material generated using AI and inform the public that the material was generated using AI to avoid violation of the sharing prohibition.	—	—
Board (Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board, implied)	Shall adopt rules to implement disclosure requirements for AI-generated political material.	—	—

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Enforcement risk score

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Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.

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Role-based compliance checklist

compliance_officer Monitor the legislative progress of HF 2150 in the Iowa Legislature.
general_counsel Review current campaign communication policies for potential conflicts or gaps related to AI-generated content and synthetic media.
product_manager Assess tools and workflows used for creating campaign materials to ensure ability to identify and disclose AI-generated content.
compliance_officer Develop training materials for staff on the proposed prohibitions against deceptive AI use and required disclosures.
cto Evaluate technologies for detecting AI-generated content in incoming third-party materials.

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Vendor impact assessment

Vendor risk class: high
Procurement categories: ai_in_advertising, content_moderation, other

Vendors providing tools for political campaigns, content creation, or advertising in Iowa will need to ensure their offerings support AI disclosure requirements and prevent the creation/dissemination of prohibited deceptive AI content. This could impact product features and necessitate compliance guarantees.

Sample vendor questions

Does your platform or service use AI to generate content for political campaigns?
What mechanisms are in place to ensure AI-generated content is clearly disclosed per proposed Iowa regulations?
How does your platform prevent the creation or dissemination of AI-generated synthetic media depicting candidates or public officials deceptively?
What are your policies for third-party content submitted to your platform that may contain AI-generated elements, particularly for endorsements or depictions of public figures?
Can your tool detect if content provided by clients has been generated by AI, and how would that be flagged?

Intelligence briefs (1)

legislation introduced 1/26/2026

Iowa Bill Introduces AI Restrictions for Election Campaign Material

This introduced Iowa House bill introduces disclosure requirements and prohibitions on specific AI uses in election campaigns and political communications [1], [3].

This development signals emerging legislative focus on AI's role in political discourse, influencing deployer obligations for content integrity.

Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently an introduced bill, not yet law.

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Frequently asked questions

What is HF 2150?: Iowa House File 2150, an introduced bill, seeks to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in election-related materials. It mandates disclosure for AI-generated political advocacy [1] and prohibits AI-generated endorsements of candidates or ballot measures [3]. The bill also restricts candidates, public officials, and political committees from using AI to create misleading depictions of individuals or events [4], [5], [6]. Penalties include fines for violations. Primary source →
Why does HF 2150 matter?: This development signals emerging legislative focus on AI's role in political discourse, influencing deployer obligations for content integrity. Primary source →
Who does HF 2150 affect?: This bill primarily affects political campaigns, candidates, public officials, and political committees operating in Iowa, particularly those engaging in digital advertising or public communications. Organizations providing AI-generated content or tools for political advocacy, election campaigns, or public relations in Iowa may also be impacted. The scope includes any AI system generating material designed to advocate for or against candidates or ballot issues, as well as systems used to depict individuals or events in political communications. Primary source →
What are the key dates for HF 2150?: No fixed deadline — currently an introduced bill, not yet law. Primary source →
What is the current status of HF 2150?: As of the last published update, HF 2150 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
Where can I find the primary source for HF 2150?: The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.legis.iowa.gov/publications/search/document?fq=id:1596428&q=artificial+intelligence. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →

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Iowa Bill Introduces AI Restrictions for Election Campaign Material

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