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TN SB 1624

died on adjournment

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.

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

Quick answers

Did TN SB 1624 pass?

No. TN SB 1624 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-03-30): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 625

What is TN SB 1624 about?

TN SB 1624 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “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.”.

Who sponsors TN SB 1624?

Massey is the primary sponsor of TN SB 1624.

Introduced
2026-01-14
Latest action
2026-03-30 — Comp. became Pub. Ch. 625
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Masseyprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-13

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  2. 2026-01-14

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  3. 2026-01-15

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

    referral-committee

  4. 2026-02-17

    Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 2/24/2026

  5. 2026-02-20

    Sponsor(s) Added.

    sponsorship

  6. 2026-02-24

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 2/26/2026

  7. 2026-02-24

    Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0

  8. 2026-02-26

    Senate Reset on calendar for 3/5/2026

  9. 2026-03-03

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/5/2026

  10. 2026-03-05

    Re-refer to S. Cal Comm

  11. 2026-03-10

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/12/2026

  12. 2026-03-12

    Sponsor(s) Added.

    sponsorship

  13. 2026-03-12

    Companion House Bill substituted

    substitution

  14. 2026-03-30

    Comp. became Pub. Ch. 625

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0 2/24/2026 Passed (1)

    2026-02-24 · pass · 8-0

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Official source

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1624&ga=114

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