TN SB1624

Audio deepfakes impersonating candidates must include a disclosure at the beginning and end stating the communication contains fake content of speech that did not occur

Video deepfakes depicting candidates must display a large-letter disclaimer for the entire duration of the video, with different wording for video-only versus audio-and-video content

Disclosure requirements for non-incumbent candidates apply only within 120 days of voting in an election where the candidate appears on the ballot

Broadcasters, hosts, third-party producers, and carriers are exempt from liability unless they are directly responsible for creating the deepfake communication

Impersonated candidates may seek damages and equitable relief under existing Tennessee deepfake law (§ 39-17-1904); effective date is July 1, 2026