HB2214

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 39, Chapter 17, relative to deepfakes in election communications.

Introduced·2/2/26
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Tennessee HB2214 prohibits the distribution of deceptive electoral deepfakes within 90 days of an election.

Tennessee HB2214 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 39, Chapter 17, to address the use of deepfakes in election communications. It defines "electoral deepfake" as a manipulated media that depicts a candidate or political party with intent to deceive voters. The bill mandates that any such media must include a clear disclosure stating it has been manipulated or generated by artificial intelligence. Exemptions include bona fide newscasts, news interviews, and satirical or parodic content.

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History

Mar 10

House

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

Mar 5

House

Placed on s/c cal Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee for 3/10/2026

Mar 3

House

Action Def. in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee to 3/10/2026