SB 1624

Election Laws - As enacted, requires political advertisements to include a disclaimer if the advertisements include deepfake elements impersonating o… Verified

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Election 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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SB 1624 amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 19, mandating disclaimers on political ads using deepfake elements, with violations classified as misdemeanors.

State
Tennessee
Bill Number
SB 1624
Status
Unknown
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Narrow/Targeted
Last Action
Mar 30, 2026
Last Verified
Apr 18, 2026
Data Updated
Apr 18, 2026
What do these statuses mean?
Introduced — Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee — Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed — Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted — Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed — Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

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What This Means

SB 1624 amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 19, introducing regulations on political advertisements that utilize deepfake technology. It requires disclaimers for ads that depict candidates in ways they did no

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 625

Bill Sponsors

Name Role District
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Compliance Checklist

Include a disclaimer on political advertisements using deepfake elements.
Who: Political advertisers and candidates.
Deadline: Not specified.
Penalty: Class C misdemeanor for non-compliance.

Related & Companion Bills

Tennessee HB 1513 — Election Laws - As enacted, requires political advertisemen… Tennessee SB1624 — AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter … Tennessee HB1513 — AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter …

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