Political campaign advertisements; synthetic media, penalty.

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2027 SESSION

INTRODUCED

26103803D

HOUSE BILL NO. 868

Offered January 14, 2026

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-261 , 19.2-249.2 , 24.2-955 , 24.2-955.1 , 24.2-955.3 , and 24.2-960 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 9.5 of Title 24.2 an article numbered 7, consisting of a section numbered 24.2-961 , relating to elections; political campaign advertisements; synthetic media; penalty.

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Patron—Cousins

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Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

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PASSAGE PROBABILITY

14.5% Unlikely

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Stage base In Committee — base rate 27%, measured from VA's completed sessions
Momentum -3 37/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -9 81 days quiet

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