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HB 905

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) Introduced by Kevin Vaughan

Expands Tennessee's voice and likeness protection law to cover choral groups instead of glee clubs, potentially broadening who can claim rights to their group's recorded image and voice.

Action def. in Commerce Committee to 4/8/2026
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Bill Summary · HB 905

Legislative bill overview

HB 905 modifies Tennessee's Ensuring Likeness, Voice, and Image Security Act of 2024 by changing the definition of "definable group" to include choral groups rather than glee clubs. This is a narrow technical amendment to existing consumer protection law regarding the use of people's likenesses and voices.

Why is this important

The change affects who is protected under Tennessee's voice and likeness security law when their image or voice is used without permission. Broadening the definition from glee clubs to choral groups could extend protections to more musical ensembles, particularly relevant as AI and digital reproduction technologies make voice and image replication easier and more commercially valuable.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition scope uncertainty: "Choral group" is broader and less defined than "glee club," which could create ambiguity about which musical ensembles qualify for protection and which don't
  • Limited legislative history: The bill's rationale for this specific change is unclear—it's unclear why glee clubs were originally included or what problem this amendment solves
  • Practical enforcement questions: Determining membership requirements, organizational structure, or performance standards for a "choral group" may create compliance challenges for entities using group likenesses

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

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