Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 1624: 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.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1624 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 13, 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: Becky Massey (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 625.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becky Massey | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Comp. became Pub. Ch. 625
- Companion House Bill substituted
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/12/2026
- Re-refer to S. Cal Comm
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/5/2026
- Senate Reset on calendar for 3/5/2026
- Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 2/26/2026
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 2/24/2026
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
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