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SB2321 — TN, US
SB2321 is an AI governance legislation from TN, currently introduced. Tennessee SB2321 introduces a prohibition on distributing electoral deepfakes within 90 days of an election [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-02-02.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Tennessee General Assembly
- Chamber
- senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment into law.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| person_or_entity | Refrain from distributing 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 Monitor the legislative progress of SB2321 in Tennessee. (Ongoing)
- compliance_officer Assess current content review processes for political or election-related material, especially regarding synthetic media. (Upon enactment (or earlier, if bill progresses))
- product_manager If applicable, review any platform policies or features related to user-generated or distributed political content to prevent the spread of deceptive deepfakes. (Upon enactment)
Intelligence briefs (1)
Tennessee Bill Proposes Ban on Electoral Deepfakes Near Elections
Tennessee SB2321 introduces a prohibition on distributing electoral deepfakes within 90 days of an election [1].
This development signals increasing legislative focus on AI-generated synthetic media in political contexts.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment into law.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is SB2321?
- Tennessee's SB2321, as introduced, prohibits the distribution of electoral deepfakes within 90 days of an election [1]. This prohibition applies to content known, or that should have been known, to be a deceptive and fraudulent depiction of a candidate or political party [1]. The bill also establishes civil penalties for violations and details specific exceptions [1]. Primary source →
- Why does SB2321 matter?
- This development signals increasing legislative focus on AI-generated synthetic media in political contexts. Primary source →
- Who does SB2321 affect?
- Considerations include any person or entity involved in political campaigns, advocacy, or media distribution within Tennessee, particularly those creating or disseminating synthetic media related to elections. This primarily impacts political committees, Super PACs, individual candidates, and potentially news organizations or social media platforms during electoral periods. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for SB2321?
- No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment into law. Primary source →
- What is the current status of SB2321?
- As of the last published update, SB2321 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for SB2321?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2321&ga=114. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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