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HB 1513STATE · TennesseeIntroduced

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 such disclaimer requirement a Class C misdemeanor; entitles candidate to damages and equitable relief for violations. - Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 19.

Latest action: Pub. Ch. 625

Voted 3/30/2026View source

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How representatives voted

0 yea·0 nay·1 other

  • Monty Fritts

    State Representative · Republican · TN

    ABSENT

Docket history

Action history

  1. 3/30/2026Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
  2. 3/30/2026Pub. Ch. 625
  3. 3/26/2026Signed by Governor.
  4. 3/17/2026Transmitted to Governor for his action.
  5. 3/17/2026Signed by Senate Speaker
  6. 3/16/2026Signed by H. Speaker
  7. 3/12/2026Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
  8. 3/12/2026Passed Senate, Ayes 33, Nays 0
  9. 3/12/2026Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0510)
  10. 3/12/2026Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.