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HB2214 — TN, US
HB2214 is an AI governance legislation from TN, currently introduced. HB2214 introduces a prohibition on distributing deceptive electoral deepfakes within 90 days of an election [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill, sourced directly from the issuing authority.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Tennessee General Assembly
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment, if passed.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| other | A person or entity must not distribute an electoral deepfake within 90 days of an election if they know or should have known it is a deceptive and fraudulent depiction of a candidate or political party. | Upon enactment | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- general_counsel Review bill HB2214 to understand the full scope of prohibited deepfake distribution, civil penalties, and exceptions once it progresses. (Upon enactment)
- compliance_officer Implement internal policies and training for staff involved in political communication or content distribution to identify and avoid disseminating deceptive electoral deepfakes during the 90-day pre-election period. (Upon enactment)
- board_director Oversee risk management strategies related to the use and distribution of synthetic media in political contexts, ensuring compliance with new regulations. (Upon enactment)
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- content_creation, marketing_personalization, other
Vendors providing content creation, marketing, or advertising services for political campaigns in Tennessee will need to demonstrate robust controls and policies to prevent the generation and distribution of deceptive electoral deepfakes, particularly within the 90-day election window. Clients should inquire about compliance measures.
Sample vendor questions
- What processes do you have in place to prevent the creation or distribution of deepfakes that could be interpreted as deceptive electoral content?
- Can you provide assurances that content generated or distributed by your services for political purposes complies with anti-deepfake legislation in relevant jurisdictions like Tennessee?
- How do you verify the authenticity and non-deceptive nature of media content before distribution, especially for electoral campaigns?
- What are your internal policies regarding the use of generative AI for political content creation?
Intelligence briefs (1)
Tennessee Bill Targets Electoral Deepfakes 90 Days Before Elections
HB2214 introduces a prohibition on distributing deceptive electoral deepfakes within 90 days of an election [1].
This development signals an emerging regulatory focus on synthetic media in electoral contexts, defining new deployer obligations.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment, if passed.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HB2214?
- The Tennessee General Assembly has introduced HB2214, which seeks to prohibit the distribution of electoral deepfakes within 90 days of an election [1]. This bill targets deceptive and fraudulent depictions of candidates or political parties, establishing civil penalties for violations and outlining specific exceptions [1]. This legislative effort reflects growing concerns regarding AI-generated misinformation in political contexts. Primary source →
- Why does HB2214 matter?
- This development signals an emerging regulatory focus on synthetic media in electoral contexts, defining new deployer obligations. Primary source →
- Who does HB2214 affect?
- Organizations involved in political campaigning, media distribution, or content creation, particularly those utilizing generative AI for political messaging, are within scope. This includes political parties, campaigns, PACs, and media entities operating within or targeting Tennessee voters, especially if their activities involve synthetic media depicting candidates or political parties. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HB2214?
- No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment, if passed. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HB2214?
- As of the last published update, HB2214 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HB2214?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2214&ga=114. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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