Revise laws related to use of name, voice, and likeness of individuals and penalties for unauthorized use
This bill establishes property rights for individuals over their name, voice, and likeness, allowing these rights to be transferred and inherited for up to 10 years after death. It prohibits the unauthorized creation and distribution of digital voice replicas or digital depictions of individuals without consent, with penalties ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 per violation plus any profits made from the unauthorized use. The law includes exceptions for news reporting, commentary, satire, and other First Amendment-protected uses, while also defining key terms like digital voice replica and digital depiction to clarify what the restrictions cover.
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 15, 2024
Last action Feb 13, 2025
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