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Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act (ELVIS Act)
Protects individuals' voice and likeness from unauthorized use by artificial intelligence. Amends Tennessee's existing right of publicity law to explicitly cover AI-generated replicas of a person's voice. Named the ELVIS Act in recognition of Tennessee's music heritage.
Status Timeline
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Introduced2
In Committee3
Passed Chamber4
EnactedLast ActionSigned by Governor
Last Action Date2024-03-21
Sponsors
- JJJack Johnson
Key Information
- State
- Tennessee
- Introduced
- 2024-01-10
- Status
- Enacted
📋 What This Means For You
This law is already in effect. If you operate in Tennessee and use AI systems related to deepfakes, copyright, you may need to comply with its requirements.
Key takeaway: Protects individuals' voice and likeness from unauthorized use by artificial intelligence.