HB 318 Kentucky House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to property rights in name, voice, and likeness.

Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 365 to define terms; establish property rights in every individual's name, voice, and likeness; establish how the property rights may be transferred or terminated; establish a civil cause of action and damages for unauthorized use of an individual's name, voice, or likeness; provide exceptions; require that an action commence within 4 years of discovery of the violation.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Jan 20, 2026
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Jan 20, 2026
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Jan 12, 2026
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Jan 12, 2026
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