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Virginia · HB982 · 2026 session

Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.

IntroducedLeft in Committee Privileges and Elections · Feb 18, 2026

In plain language

Prohibits Virginia political campaign advertisements containing synthetic media from being published or broadcast without a required disclosure statement identifying the content as AI-altered or artificially generated. Violations carry civil penalties up to $25,000, criminal misdemeanor charges for willful violations, and allow affected voters to seek injunctive relief.

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Legislative history

6 actions · newest first
  1. Feb 18, 2026HouseLeft in Committee Privileges and Elections
  2. Feb 3, 2026HouseSubcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 1-N)
  3. Jan 30, 2026HouseAssigned HPE sub: Campaigns and Candidates
  4. Jan 28, 2026HouseFiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB982)
  5. Jan 13, 2026HouseReferred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
  6. Jan 13, 2026HousePrefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104210D