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

HB 2214: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, prohibits a person or entity from distributing an electoral deepfake within 90 days of an election that the person or entity knows or should have known is a deceptive and fraudulent depiction of a candidate or political party; creates civil penalties and outlines exceptions. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 39, Chapter 17.

In committee Last action March 10, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 2214 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, prohibits a person or entity from distributing an electoral deepfake within 90 days of an election that the person or entity knows or should have known is a deceptive and fraudulent depiction of a candidate or political party; creates civil penalties and outlines exceptions. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 39, Chapter 17. Primary sponsor: Jason Powell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jason Powell (Democratic).