Tennessee SB2321 prohibits the distribution of deceptive deepfakes within 90 days of an election.
Tennessee SB2321 amends state law to define "electoral deepfake" as a manipulated media that misrepresents a candidate or political party. The bill prohibits the distribution of such deepfakes within 90 days of an election, with fines up to $5,000 for the first violation, $10,000 for subsequent violations within five years, and $1,000 for other violations. Exemptions include bona fide news broadcasts and publications that clearly disclose the deepfake nature of the content. Violators may also face civil penalties and injunctive relief.
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