The Tennessee legislature is often criticized in Nashville and beyond for passing legislation that hinders rather than helps Tennesseans. But at least one bill became law during the 2024 Tennessee General Assembly that was unanimously agreed upon by bipartisan lawmakers and constituents: the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act. Gov. Bill Lee swiftly signed the bill into law after it was passed, making Tennessee the first state in the nation to protect individuals’ rights from misuse of artificial intelligence. The passage of a safeguard for musicians drew praise from several music industry groups, including the Recording Industry Association of America and the Nashville Musicians Association.
Best Thing Actually Accomplished by the General Assembly
The ELVIS Act
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Nicolle S. Praino
Staff Writer
From left: Luke Bryan, Rep. William Lamberth, Sen. Jack Johnson, Chris Janson and Gov. Bill Lee celebrate passage of the ELVIS Act at Robert's Western World
Nicolle S. Praino
Staff Writer
