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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
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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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
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Saddam Salim D | Sponsor | SD-037 |
| Scott Surovell D | Sponsor | SD-034 |
| Russet Perry D | Sponsor | SD-031 |
| Kannan Srinivasan D | Sponsor | SD-032 |
Roll Call Votes
S — 2026-02-10
9 Yea
6 Nay
Passed ✓
S — 2026-02-12
40 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
S — 2026-02-16
34 Yea
4 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
H — 2026-03-09
15 Yea
6 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
H — 2026-03-12
62 Yea
34 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
S — 2026-03-12
0 Yea
40 Nay
S — 2026-03-12
40 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
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
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