TennesseeElection Laws - As enacted, requires political advertisements to include a disclaimer if the advertisements include deepfake elements impersonating or depicting a candidate engaging in activity or speech in which the impersonated or depicted candidate did not in fact engage; makes a violation of such disclaimer requirement a Class C misdemeanor; entitles candidate to damages and equitable relief for violations. - Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 19.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Mar 30Comp. became Pub. Ch. 625Latest
- Mar 12Companion House Bill substitutedMajor
- Mar 12Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
- Mar 10Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/12/2026
- Mar 5Re-refer to S. Cal Comm
- Mar 3Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/5/2026
- Feb 26Senate Reset on calendar for 3/5/2026
- Feb 24Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
- Vote recorded SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0 2/24/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 24Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 2/26/2026
- Feb 20Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
- Feb 17Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 2/24/2026
- Jan 15Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government CommitteeMinor
- Jan 14Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
- Jan 13Filed for introductionIntroduced