Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

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 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.

Enacted Last action March 30, 2026: Pub. Ch. 625

Plain-language summary

HB 1513 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Jason Zachary (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Pub. Ch. 625.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jason Zachary (Republican).