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HB982Virginia2026 sessionIntroduced

Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.

Plain-language summary

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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History
Jan 13, 2026
HPrefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104210D
Jan 13, 2026
HReferred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Jan 28, 2026
HFiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB982)
Jan 30, 2026
HAssigned HPE sub: Campaigns and Candidates
Feb 3, 2026
HSubcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 1-N)
Feb 18, 2026
HLeft in Committee Privileges and Elections
Progress
IntroducedJan 13, 2026
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
TG
Rep. Thomas Garrett (R)Prime sponsor
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