SB 1624 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.
Latest: Jan 15, 2026 · Comp. became Pub. Ch. 625
What it means
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How they voted
1 committee, procedural and amendment vote
Senate: 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
8 yes · 0 no
Feb 24, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: 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
8 yes · 0 no
| Party | Yes |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 2 |
| Republican | 6 |
How each member voted (8)
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Where it stands
Jan 14, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
Sent to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Full official history (14 actions)
- Jan 13, 2026SenateFiled for introduction
- Jan 14, 2026SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Jan 15, 2026SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
- Feb 17, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 2/24/2026
- Feb 20, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Feb 24, 2026SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
- Feb 24, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 2/26/2026
- Feb 26, 2026SenateSenate Reset on calendar for 3/5/2026
- Mar 3, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/5/2026
- Mar 5, 2026SenateRe-refer to S. Cal Comm
- Mar 10, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/12/2026
- Mar 12, 2026SenateCompanion House Bill substituted
- Mar 12, 2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
- Mar 30, 2026Comp. became Pub. Ch. 625
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