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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…
TN HB 1513: Election Laws - As enacted, requires political advertisements to include a disclaimer if the advertisements include deepfake elements impersonating or depicting a candidate engaging in act
If you create political advertisements in Tennessee, you must include disclaimers for deepfake content or face misdemeanor charges.
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What This Means
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 spe
Key Provisions
- Political ads with deepfake elements must include a disclaimer.
- Violating the disclaimer requirement is a Class C misdemeanor.
- Candidates can seek damages and equitable relief for violations.
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Pub. Ch. 625
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Zachary | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Political advertisers and candidates.
Penalty: Class C misdemeanor for non-compliance.
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