Personal Property - As introduced, extends from 10 to 100 years the initial statutory period of the postmortem right to commercial exploitation of a deceased individual's property rights in such individual's name, photograph, voice, or likeness by an executor, assignee, heir, or devisee. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 3; Title 47, Chapter 25 and Title 47, Chapter 18.
HB 2330 extends the time period during which an executor, heir, or assignee can commercially exploit a deceased person's name, photograph, voice, or likeness - from 10 to 100 years after death. This bill directly affects families and legal representatives managing a deceased individual's personal property rights. The key change amends Tennessee law to lengthen the statutory window for commercial use, specifically updating provisions in Titles 8, 47 (Chapters 25 and 18) of the Tennessee Code. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, if passed.
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introduced
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Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026
Last action Feb 5, 2026
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Bo Mitchell
DDemocratic
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