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Virginia · HB2479 · 2025 session

Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.

VetoedHouse sustained Governor's veto · Apr 2, 2025

In plain language

Requires political advertisements containing synthetic media to display a conspicuous disclosure statement in Virginia elections, and creates civil and criminal penalties for violations. Lets registered voters who receive a noncompliant ad seek an injunction to block its further distribution.

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Legislative history

43 actions · newest first
  1. Apr 2, 2025HouseHouse sustained Governor's veto
  2. Mar 24, 2025—Vetoed by Governor
  3. Mar 11, 2025—Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
  4. Mar 11, 2025HouseEnrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
  5. Mar 10, 2025HouseFiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2479)
  6. Mar 10, 2025SenateSigned by President