Tennessee ELVIS Act: requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
Ensuring Likeness, Voice, and Image Security (ELVIS) Act of 2024 (Tennessee Public Chapter 588)
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In brief
The Tennessee ELVIS Act is a binding act of Tennessee (United States), issued by Tennessee General Assembly. It has been in force since 1 July 2024. Anyone producing, publishing or distributing unauthorised AI-generated voice or likeness of individuals in Tennessee, and providers of tools primarily for that purpose.
- Jurisdiction
- Tennessee (United States)
- Instrument type
- Act / statute
- Status
- In force
- Legal force
- Binding
- Issuing body
- Tennessee General Assembly
- Adopted
- 21 March 2024
- In force
- 1 July 2024
- Official source
- HB 2091 (ELVIS Act)
- Verification
- Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026
What is the Tennessee ELVIS Act?
Signed 21 March 2024 and effective 1 July 2024, the ELVIS Act updates Tennessee's Personal Rights Protection Act to add voice to the protected attributes of name, photograph and likeness, prohibits publishing or making available an individual's voice or likeness without authorisation, and creates liability for distributing or making available an algorithm, software or tool whose primary purpose is producing an individual's voice or likeness without authorisation. It provides civil actions for individuals and licensees and criminal penalties.
Who does it apply to?
Anyone producing, publishing or distributing unauthorised AI-generated voice or likeness of individuals in Tennessee, and providers of tools primarily for that purpose.
- Risk categories
- Not classified by the instrument
- AI system types
- Generative AI system
When do the requirements apply?
2024-03-21: signed; 2024-07-01: effective.
Dates are taken from the linked official source; a reviewer should confirm in-force and application dates before relying on them.
Official sources
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HB 2091 (ELVIS Act)
Tennessee General Assembly · 21 Mar 2024 · Tier 1 source
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “Tennessee ELVIS Act” [AIPT-POL-0226, record version 1, verified 26 September 2026 by Bhaskar Bhatt]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0226 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Cite the official text alongside it: HB 2091 (ELVIS Act), Tennessee General Assembly, https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/HB2091.pdf.
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title = {{Tennessee ELVIS Act}},
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url = {https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/us-tennessee-elvis-act},
urldate = {2026-10-27},
note = {Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Accessed 27 October 2026}
}
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Record history
No change to this record's tracked fields has been recorded since 15 October 2026, when field-level history began.
Record version 1: Added in the September 2026 global coverage expansion from the official source listed; reviewer to confirm dates, status and scope against the source text. Every earlier wording is in the GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tennessee ELVIS Act in force?
Yes. The Tennessee ELVIS Act is in force since 1 July 2024.
Is the Tennessee ELVIS Act legally binding?
Yes. The Tennessee ELVIS Act is a binding act / statute; the obligations it creates are legal requirements for the actors it covers.
Who does the Tennessee ELVIS Act apply to?
Anyone producing, publishing or distributing unauthorised AI-generated voice or likeness of individuals in Tennessee, and providers of tools primarily for that purpose.
When does the Tennessee ELVIS Act apply?
2024-03-21: signed; 2024-07-01: effective.
Where is the official text of the Tennessee ELVIS Act?
The official text is published by Tennessee General Assembly at https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/HB2091.pdf (HB 2091 (ELVIS Act)). This record links to it and is checked against it.
Disclaimer: informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult a qualified lawyer before acting.