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AI Summary
SB141 prohibits electioneering communications with synthetic media without a specific statement, imposing penalties for violations.
Business Impact
If you produce political advertisements using synthetic media in Virginia, you must include a disclosure statement or face penalties up to $25,000.
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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
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What This Means
Virginia's SB141 addresses the use of synthetic media in political campaign advertisements. It mandates a conspicuous statement on such media and establishes penalties for non-compliance, including a
Key Provisions
- Prohibition on electioneering communications with synthetic media without a specific statement
- Civil penalty up to $25,000 for violations
- Class 1 misdemeanor for willful violations
- Registered voters may seek injunctive relief
Latest Legislative Action
Failed to Pass from conference
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 10)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Frank M. Ruff-resigned 1/10 | Primary |
| J. Chapman Petersen | Primary |
| John S. Edwards | Primary |
| Richard H. Stuart R | Primary |
| Saddam Azlan Salim D | Primary |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 7)
H VOTE: ·
Mar 12, 2026
62 Yea
34 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
Accede Conference Committee R ·
Mar 12, 2026
40 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Concur in Amendments: House Substitute R ·
Mar 12, 2026
0 Yea
40 Nay
Compliance Checklist
Include a disclosure statement on synthetic media advertisements
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 regulations
Who: Political campaign operators
Penalty: Class 1 misdemeanor for willful violations
Who: Political campaign operators
Penalty: Class 1 misdemeanor for willful violations
Related & Companion Bills
Virginia SB775 — Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.
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Virginia HB2479 — 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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Full Legal Analysis
Senate Bill 141, currently in committee in Virginia, seeks to regulate the use of synthetic media in political campaign advertisements. The bill defines 'electioneering communications' and 'synthetic
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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