Establishes contract requirements for contracts involving the creation and use of digital replicas
This bill establishes new rules for contracts involving the creation and use of digital replicas, which are defined as digital simulations of a person's voice or likeness that are indistinguishable from the real thing. It declares certain contract provisions void if they allow a company to use a digital replica to replace an individual's actual performance without a specific description of how the replica will be used. Additionally, the law protects individuals who were not represented by legal counsel or a labor union when signing these agreements, requiring clear and conspicuous terms in such cases. These requirements apply only to contracts entered into or modified on or after January 1, 2025, and do not affect other parts of existing agreements.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Oct 13, 2023
Last action Jun 7, 2024
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Total actions
11
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Amendments
3
Jun 6, 2024
Lower · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 8138B
lower
Jun 6, 2024
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
Jun 5, 2024
Committee
REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
May 28, 2024
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8138A
lower
May 28, 2024
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Oct 13, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Helene Weinstein
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Bores
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Harry Bronson
DDemocratic
Co
Linda Rosenthal
DDemocratic
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