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TNTennesseeTennesseeLawLawHB 2091 / SB 2096

Ensuring Likeness, Voice, and Image Security (ELVIS) Act

Adds voice to the personal rights protected under Tennessee's right of publicity law and expands protections against unauthorized commercial use of a person's name, voice, likeness or image, including AI-generated imitations.

Where it stands

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Signed by the governor (Public Chapter 588)Mar 26, 20242 years ago

Body
Tennessee General Assembly
Session
2023-2024
Introduced
Jan 25, 2024
In effect since
Jul 1, 20242 years ago
Votes
House 93-0, Senate 30-0
Sponsors
R (Republican)Republican
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Official page On Regulations: Tennessee ELVIS Act

Timeline

  1. Jul 1, 2024 2 years ago

    Takes effect

  2. Mar 26, 2024 2 years ago

    Signed by Governor Lee; Public Chapter 588

  3. Mar 7, 2024 2 years ago

    Passed Senate 30-0

  4. Mar 5, 2024 2 years ago

    Passed House as amended 93-0

  5. Jan 25, 2024 2 years ago

    Filed for introduction

Sponsors

  • R (Republican)William Lamberth
  • R (Republican)Jack Johnson