As amended on 3/16/2026: - Prohibits using artificial intelligence or photo editing software to fundamentally alter images in real estate advertisements, and requires that photos accurately reflect the property's current state and be no more than 5 years old. - Permits using artificial intelligence for virtual staging, such as adding furniture to an image, provided it does not disguise a property flaw. - Requires disclosure of AI use for virtual staging in advertisements and providing the original, unaltered photos to prospective buyers or tenants upon request. - Establishes civil penalties. - The 3/16/2026 amendments clarify that the bill applies to rentals and sales, but only for photos after the effective date.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Mar 16, 2026 | A | Hearing Scheduled - Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology |
Mar 16, 2026 | — | Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Housing Committee |
Mar 10, 2026 | — | Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee |
| Last Action | Mar 16, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Mar 18, 2026 |