HB2214In Committee

Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 39, Chapter 17.

Tennessee HB2214 prohibits individuals or entities from distributing electoral deepfakes within 90 days of an election if they know or should have known the content is a deceptive and fraudulent depiction of a candidate or political party. The bill affects anyone involved in the creation or distribution of such deepfakes and establishes civil penalties for violations. Key provisions include the definition of electoral deepfakes, the timeframe for prohibition, and specified exceptions to the rule.

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Overview

Tennessee HB2214 prohibits individuals or entities from distributing electoral deepfakes within 90 days of an election if they know or should have known the content is a deceptive and fraudulent depiction of a candidate or political party. The bill affects anyone involved in the creation or distribution of such deepfakes and establishes civil penalties for violations. Key provisions include the definition of electoral deepfakes, the timeframe for prohibition, and specified exceptions to the rule.

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Powell, Jason

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 2, 2026

Last Action

March 10, 2026

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee

Subjects
Criminal OffensesElection LawsAdvertising

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