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HB1513 — TN, US
HB1513 is an AI governance legislation from TN, currently enacted. Tennessee HB1513 now requires disclaimers on political advertisements containing deepfake content impersonating candidates [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-01-12.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- enacted
- Bill status
- enacted
- Authority / governing body
- Tennessee General Assembly
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective immediately
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| other | Include a disclaimer in political advertisements if they contain deepfake elements impersonating or depicting a candidate engaging in activity or speech in which they did not in fact engage. | Upon enactment | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Enforcement actions have been filed against named organizations under this or analogous rules.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- general_counsel Review all political advertisement content for deepfake elements that fall under the scope of this law. (Upon enactment)
- compliance_officer Develop and implement internal policies and training for identifying and disclaiming deepfakes in political advertising. (Upon enactment)
- product_manager Ensure any tools or platforms used for creating or distributing political ads are capable of incorporating required disclaimers for deepfake content. (Upon enactment)
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- marketing_personalization, content_moderation
Vendors providing advertising services, content creation tools, or deepfake generation technologies for political campaigns will need to ensure their offerings support compliance with these disclosure requirements or risk legal exposure for their clients.
Sample vendor questions
- Do your advertising creation or distribution services incorporate deepfake detection or disclaimer features?
- What processes do you have in place to ensure compliance with deepfake disclosure laws in political advertising?
- Can your platform support adding specific disclaimers for AI-generated content as required by state law?
- How do you verify the authenticity of visual or audio content provided for political advertisements?
Intelligence briefs (1)
Tennessee Mandates Deepfake Disclaimer for Political Advertisements
Tennessee HB1513 now requires disclaimers on political advertisements containing deepfake content impersonating candidates [1].
This establishes new obligations for political advertisers regarding synthetic media, signaling increased regulatory scrutiny of AI-generated content in elections.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective immediately
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HB1513?
- Tennessee's HB1513 establishes a requirement for political advertisements to include a disclaimer if they feature deepfake elements impersonating or depicting a candidate engaging in activity or speech that did not, in fact, occur [1]. Violations of this disclaimer mandate are categorized as a Class C misdemeanor, with candidates entitled to damages and equitable relief for non-compliance [2]. Primary source →
- Why does HB1513 matter?
- This establishes new obligations for political advertisers regarding synthetic media, signaling increased regulatory scrutiny of AI-generated content in elections. Primary source →
- Who does HB1513 affect?
- This development primarily affects political campaigns, advertising agencies, and media platforms that produce or disseminate political advertisements within Tennessee. Organizations utilizing AI-generated synthetic media, particularly deepfakes, for electoral purposes are within scope. The mandate covers content depicting or impersonating candidates in actions or speech they did not undertake, requiring a specific disclaimer to mitigate misrepresentation. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HB1513?
- No fixed deadline — effective immediately Primary source →
- What is the current status of HB1513?
- As of the last published update, HB1513 is at the "enacted" stage, with bill status "enacted". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HB1513?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HB1513&ga=114. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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