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HB2479 prohibits electioneering communications with synthetic media without a disclosure and imposes penalties for violations.
Business Impact
If you use synthetic media in political ads, you must include a disclosure or face penalties.
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— 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
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What This Means
Virginia's HB2479 addresses the use of synthetic media in political campaign ads. It requires a disclosure statement for such media and establishes penalties for non-compliance.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits electioneering communications with synthetic media without a disclosure statement.
- Requires a conspicuous statement regarding the alteration or generation of media.
- Establishes a civil penalty up to $25,000 for violations.
- Classifies willful violations as a Class 1 misdemeanor.
- Allows registered voters to seek injunctions against non-compliant communications.
Latest Legislative Action
House sustained Governor's veto
Compliance Checklist
Include a disclosure statement in political ads using synthetic media
Who: Political campaign operators and advertisers
Penalty: Up to $25,000 for non-compliance
Who: Political campaign operators and advertisers
Penalty: Up to $25,000 for non-compliance
Ensure all electioneering communications comply with the new requirements
Who: Political campaign operators and advertisers
Penalty: Class 1 misdemeanor for willful violations
Who: Political campaign operators and advertisers
Penalty: Class 1 misdemeanor for willful violations
Related & Companion Bills
Virginia SB775 — Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.
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Virginia HB982 — Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.
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Virginia HB868 — Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.
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Virginia SB141 — Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.
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