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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…
SB 1624 amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 19, mandating disclaimers on political ads using deepfake elements, with violations classified as misdemeanors.
If you operate in political advertising, you must include disclaimers for deepfake content by July 1, 2024, or face misdemeanor charges.
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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
- Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 19.
- Requires disclaimers on political ads using deepfake elements.
- Classifies violations of the disclaimer requirement as Class C misdemeanors.
- Entitles candidates to damages and equitable relief for violations.
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Comp. became Pub. Ch. 625
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Massey | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Political advertisers and candidates.
Deadline: Not specified.
Penalty: Class C misdemeanor for non-compliance.
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