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HB 868·VA·house

Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.

In CommitteeFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Rae Cousins (D)
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Continued from last session

Jul 21, 2026

Summary

The measure seeks to address political campaign advertisements that use synthetic media, such as deepfakes, by establishing penalties for violations. It would affect candidates, campaign advertisers, and any entities that produce or distribute such ads. The goal is to protect voters from misleading or fabricated content in elections.

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