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SB 947

Consumer Protection - As introduced, changes the definition of "definable group" for purposes of the Ensuring Likeness, Voice, and Image Security Act of 2024 to include a choral group rather than a glee club. - Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 25, Part 11.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

SB 947 expands Tennessee's voice/likeness protection law to cover choral groups instead of glee clubs, broadening AI synthetic media safeguards for vocal ensembles.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 947

Legislative bill overview

SB 947 amends Tennessee's Ensuring Likeness, Voice, and Image Security Act of 2024 by modifying the definition of "definable group" to include choral groups rather than glee clubs. This technical revision expands the scope of voice and likeness protections under the state's existing consumer protection framework for artificial intelligence and synthetic media uses.

Why is this important

As AI-generated synthetic content becomes more prevalent, protections for group vocal performances have real commercial and artistic value. The change from "glee club" to "choral group" broadens coverage to include professional and semi-professional singing ensembles, community choirs, and other vocal collectives that may have their voices or likenesses replicated without consent.

Potential points of contention

  • Definitional clarity: "Choral group" remains somewhat ambiguous—does it include informal singing groups, church choirs, or only organized ensembles? The bill may need further specification.
  • Scope creep concerns: Expanding protections could create enforcement challenges and potential disputes over what constitutes a protected "definable group."
  • Implementation gaps: The bill doesn't clarify how individuals within choral groups can claim protection or what remedies exist for unauthorized synthetic voice/likeness use of group performances.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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