SB1624Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 19, relative to the Transparency for Deepfakes in Political Advertising Act.
Introduced by Becky Massey, District 6
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 625
March 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0 · February 24, 2026
8
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
8 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
| Jeff Yarbro | 21 | Yes |
| Kerry Roberts | 23 | Yes |
| Edward Jackson | 25 | Yes |
| Page Walley | 26 | Yes |
| Sara Kyle | 30 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 2/24/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
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
Senate Reset on calendar for 3/5/2026
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/5/2026
Re-refer to S. Cal Comm
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/12/2026
Companion House Bill substituted
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 625
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