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AI Overview
Tennessee has a regulation score of 5/10 (moderate), with 4 enacted AI laws and 9 pending bills. Total tracked lobbying activity: $5.5M. Key companies active: Oracle (Nashville HQ), AllianceBernstein, Lyft (Nashville hub).
Tennessee
Tennessee has enacted targeted AI legislation, including the ELVIS Act protecting artists from AI voice cloning, reflecting Nashville's music industry influence. The state has balanced tech-friendly policies with intellectual property protections and modest AI transparency requirements.
Moderate Regulation15 Total Bills
5
Moderate4
Enacted
9
Pending
$5.5M
Lobbying
Key Laws & Legislation
- •TN SB 2096 - ELVIS Act (AI Voice & Likeness Protection)
- •TN HB 1631 - AI in Government Services Transparency
- •TN SB 2465 - AI Disclosure in Political Advertising
Key Legislators
R
Sen. Bo Watson
Senate · Commerce Committee Chair
R
Rep. Patsy Hazlewood
House · Technology Subcommittee Chair
D
Sen. Jeff Yarbro
Senate · Judiciary Committee Member
Active AI Company Lobbying
Oracle (Nashville HQ)AllianceBernsteinLyft (Nashville hub)Remitly
All Tennessee AI Bills (8)
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