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Criminal Offenses - As introduced, prohibits a person or entity from distributing an electoral deepfake within 90 days of an election that the person or entity knows or should have known is a deceptive and fraudulent depiction of a candidate or political party; creates civil penalties and outlines…
TN SB 2321: Criminal Offenses - Prohibits distributing deceptive and fraudulent electoral deepfakes within 90 days of an election; amends TCA Title 2 and Title 39, Chapter 17.
If you distribute digital content related to elections in Tennessee, you must ensure it is not a deceptive deepfake or face civil penalties.
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Criminal Offenses - Prohibits distributing deceptive and fraudulent electoral deepfakes within 90 days of an election; amends TCA Title 2 and Title 39, Chapter 17.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits distribution of deceptive and fraudulent electoral deepfakes within 90 days of an election.
- Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 39, Chapter 17.
- Imposes civil penalties for violations.
- Requires knowledge or reasonable awareness of deception.
Latest Legislative Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Yarbro | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Who: All individuals and entities distributing electoral content.
Deadline: 90 days prior to any election.
Penalty: Civil penalties for non-compliance.
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