HB 868·VA·house
Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.
In CommitteeFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Cousins
Latest Action
Continued from last session
Jul 21, 2026
Summary
The bill forces any election‑related ad that contains altered or computer‑generated images or audio to display a conspicuous notice that it contains synthetic media. It applies to print, broadcast, and online ads, and creates up to $25,000 in civil fines and a Class 1 misdemeanor for willful breaches. Voters can sue to stop illegal ads and recover costs.
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